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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,453.36, 35,119.99 and 14,695.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,453.36, 35,119.99 and 14,695.90 is: 20,277.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,453.36 : 35,119.99 = 14,695.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,453.36/35,119.99 = 14,695.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,453.36x = 35,119.99 × 14,695.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,453.36x = 516,119,861.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,119,861.04/25,453.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,277.08

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