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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,504.32, 35,185.87 and 14,747.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,504.32, 35,185.87 and 14,747.21 is: 20,345.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,504.32 : 35,185.87 = 14,747.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,504.32/35,185.87 = 14,747.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,504.32x = 35,185.87 × 14,747.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,504.32x = 518,893,544.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,893,544.82/25,504.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,345.32

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