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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,481.34, 35,168.40 and 14,870.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,481.34, 35,168.40 and 14,870.94 is: 20,524.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,481.34 : 35,168.40 = 14,870.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,481.34/35,168.40 = 14,870.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,481.34x = 35,168.40 × 14,870.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,481.34x = 522,987,166.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,987,166.30/25,481.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,524.32

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