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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,431.08, 35,086.74 and 14,674.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,431.08, 35,086.74 and 14,674.28 is: 20,245.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,431.08 : 35,086.74 = 14,674.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,431.08/35,086.74 = 14,674.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,431.08x = 35,086.74 × 14,674.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,431.08x = 514,872,647.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,872,647.05/25,431.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,245.80

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