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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,484.37, 35,173.60 and 14,729.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,484.37, 35,173.60 and 14,729.70 is: 20,329.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,484.37 : 35,173.60 = 14,729.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,484.37/35,173.60 = 14,729.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,484.37x = 35,173.60 × 14,729.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,484.37x = 518,096,575.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,096,575.92/25,484.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,329.97

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