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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,485.37, 35,174.98 and 14,730.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,485.37, 35,174.98 and 14,730.70 is: 20,331.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,485.37 : 35,174.98 = 14,730.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,485.37/35,174.98 = 14,730.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,485.37x = 35,174.98 × 14,730.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,485.37x = 518,152,077.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,152,077.89/25,485.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,331.35

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