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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,494.24, 35,181.84 and 14,316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,494.24, 35,181.84 and 14,316 is: 19,755.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,494.24 : 35,181.84 = 14,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,494.24/35,181.84 = 14,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,494.24x = 35,181.84 × 14,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,494.24x = 503,663,221.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,663,221.44/25,494.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,755.96

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