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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,496.82, 35,181.57 and 14,737.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,496.82, 35,181.57 and 14,737.70 is: 20,335.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,496.82 : 35,181.57 = 14,737.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,496.82/35,181.57 = 14,737.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,496.82x = 35,181.57 × 14,737.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,496.82x = 518,495,248.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,495,248.28/25,496.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,335.68

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