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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,496.70, 35,184.71 and 14,595.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,496.70, 35,184.71 and 14,595.11 is: 20,140.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,496.70 : 35,184.71 = 14,595.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,496.70/35,184.71 = 14,595.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,496.70x = 35,184.71 × 14,595.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,496.70x = 513,524,837.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,524,837.22/25,496.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,140.84

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