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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,504.65, 35,197.79 and 14,900.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,504.65, 35,197.79 and 14,900.49 is: 20,563.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,504.65 : 35,197.79 = 14,900.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,504.65/35,197.79 = 14,900.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,504.65x = 35,197.79 × 14,900.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,504.65x = 524,464,243.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,464,243.41/25,504.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,563.48

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