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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,490.14, 35,172.48 and 14,732.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,490.14, 35,172.48 and 14,732.94 is: 20,329.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,490.14 : 35,172.48 = 14,732.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,490.14/35,172.48 = 14,732.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,490.14x = 35,172.48 × 14,732.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,490.14x = 518,194,037.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,194,037.49/25,490.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,329.20

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