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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,430.24, 35,095.44 and 14,677.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,430.24, 35,095.44 and 14,677.04 is: 20,255.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,430.24 : 35,095.44 = 14,677.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,430.24/35,095.44 = 14,677.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,430.24x = 35,095.44 × 14,677.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,430.24x = 515,097,176.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,097,176.70/25,430.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,255.30

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