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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,494.82, 35,178.81 and 14,735.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,494.82, 35,178.81 and 14,735.70 is: 20,332.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,494.82 : 35,178.81 = 14,735.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,494.82/35,178.81 = 14,735.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,494.82x = 35,178.81 × 14,735.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,494.82x = 518,384,390.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,384,390.52/25,494.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,332.93

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