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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,488.08, 35,173.36 and 14,732.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,488.08, 35,173.36 and 14,732.72 is: 20,331.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,488.08 : 35,173.36 = 14,732.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,488.08/35,173.36 = 14,732.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,488.08x = 35,173.36 × 14,732.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,488.08x = 518,199,264.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,199,264.34/25,488.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,331.04

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