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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,436.77, 35,106.84 and 14,824.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,436.77, 35,106.84 and 14,824.35 is: 20,459.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,436.77 : 35,106.84 = 14,824.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,436.77/35,106.84 = 14,824.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,436.77x = 35,106.84 × 14,824.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,436.77x = 520,436,083.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,436,083.55/25,436.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,459.99

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