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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,489.08, 35,174.74 and 14,733.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,489.08, 35,174.74 and 14,733.72 is: 20,332.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,489.08 : 35,174.74 = 14,733.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,489.08/35,174.74 = 14,733.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,489.08x = 35,174.74 × 14,733.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,489.08x = 518,254,770.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,254,770.23/25,489.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,332.42

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