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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,486.87, 35,177.05 and 14,732.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,486.87, 35,177.05 and 14,732.20 is: 20,333.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,486.87 : 35,177.05 = 14,732.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,486.87/35,177.05 = 14,732.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,486.87x = 35,177.05 × 14,732.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,486.87x = 518,235,336.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,235,336.01/25,486.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,333.42

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