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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,430.24, 35,092.02 and 14,675.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,430.24, 35,092.02 and 14,675.57 is: 20,251.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,430.24 : 35,092.02 = 14,675.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,430.24/35,092.02 = 14,675.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,430.24x = 35,092.02 × 14,675.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,430.24x = 514,995,220.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,995,220.49/25,430.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,251.29

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