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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,440.62, 35,106.35 and 14,683.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,440.62, 35,106.35 and 14,683.01 is: 20,261.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,440.62 : 35,106.35 = 14,683.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,440.62/35,106.35 = 14,683.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,440.62x = 35,106.35 × 14,683.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,440.62x = 515,466,639.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,466,639.17/25,440.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,261.56

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