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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,504.06, 35,195.61 and 14,893.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,504.06, 35,195.61 and 14,893.78 is: 20,553.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,504.06 : 35,195.61 = 14,893.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,504.06/35,195.61 = 14,893.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,504.06x = 35,195.61 × 14,893.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,504.06x = 524,195,672.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,195,672.31/25,504.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,553.42

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