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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,493.45, 35,176.92 and 14,734.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,493.45, 35,176.92 and 14,734.32 is: 20,331.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,493.45 : 35,176.92 = 14,734.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,493.45/35,176.92 = 14,734.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,493.45x = 35,176.92 × 14,734.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,493.45x = 518,307,808.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,307,808.73/25,493.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,331.02

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