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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,491.81, 35,181.21 and 14,737.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,491.81, 35,181.21 and 14,737.15 is: 20,338.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,491.81 : 35,181.21 = 14,737.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,491.81/35,181.21 = 14,737.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,491.81x = 35,181.21 × 14,737.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,491.81x = 518,470,768.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,470,768.95/25,491.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,338.72

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