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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,497.53, 35,176.52 and 14,740.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,497.53, 35,176.52 and 14,740.43 is: 20,335.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,497.53 : 35,176.52 = 14,740.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,497.53/35,176.52 = 14,740.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,497.53x = 35,176.52 × 14,740.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,497.53x = 518,516,836.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,516,836.40/25,497.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,335.96

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