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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,502.67, 35,193.69 and 14,894.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,502.67, 35,193.69 and 14,894.37 is: 20,554.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,502.67 : 35,193.69 = 14,894.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,502.67/35,193.69 = 14,894.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,502.67x = 35,193.69 × 14,894.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,502.67x = 524,187,840.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,187,840.53/25,502.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,554.23

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