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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,436.16, 35,094.60 and 14,823.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,436.16, 35,094.60 and 14,823.72 is: 20,452.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,436.16 : 35,094.60 = 14,823.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,436.16/35,094.60 = 14,823.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,436.16x = 35,094.60 × 14,823.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,436.16x = 520,232,523.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,232,523.91/25,436.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,452.48

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