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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,442.66, 35,113.08 and 14,832.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,442.66, 35,113.08 and 14,832.06 is: 20,469.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,442.66 : 35,113.08 = 14,832.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,442.66/35,113.08 = 14,832.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,442.66x = 35,113.08 × 14,832.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,442.66x = 520,799,309.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,799,309.34/25,442.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,469.53

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