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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,486.08, 35,174.97 and 14,731.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,486.08, 35,174.97 and 14,731.52 is: 20,331.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,486.08 : 35,174.97 = 14,731.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,486.08/35,174.97 = 14,731.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,486.08x = 35,174.97 × 14,731.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,486.08x = 518,180,598.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,180,598.18/25,486.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,331.91

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