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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,486.37, 35,176.36 and 14,731.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,486.37, 35,176.36 and 14,731.70 is: 20,332.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,486.37 : 35,176.36 = 14,731.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,486.37/35,176.36 = 14,731.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,486.37x = 35,176.36 × 14,731.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,486.37x = 518,207,582.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,207,582.61/25,486.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,332.73

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