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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,444.03, 35,111.01 and 14,689.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,444.03, 35,111.01 and 14,689.33 is: 20,270.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,444.03 : 35,111.01 = 14,689.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,444.03/35,111.01 = 14,689.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,444.03x = 35,111.01 × 14,689.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,444.03x = 515,757,212.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,757,212.52/25,444.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,270.26

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