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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,498.47, 35,177.81 and 14,741.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,498.47, 35,177.81 and 14,741.36 is: 20,337.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,498.47 : 35,177.81 = 14,741.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,498.47/35,177.81 = 14,741.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,498.47x = 35,177.81 × 14,741.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,498.47x = 518,568,924.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,568,924.34/25,498.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,337.25

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