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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,495.83, 35,181.66 and 14,891.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,495.83, 35,181.66 and 14,891.64 is: 20,548.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,495.83 : 35,181.66 = 14,891.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,495.83/35,181.66 = 14,891.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,495.83x = 35,181.66 × 14,891.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,495.83x = 523,912,615.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,912,615.32/25,495.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,548.95

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