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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,481.36, 35,169.46 and 14,726.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,481.36, 35,169.46 and 14,726.70 is: 20,325.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,481.36 : 35,169.46 = 14,726.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,481.36/35,169.46 = 14,726.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,481.36x = 35,169.46 × 14,726.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,481.36x = 517,930,049.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,930,049.77/25,481.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,325.84

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