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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,506.17, 35,188.40 and 14,749.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,506.17, 35,188.40 and 14,749.06 is: 20,347.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,506.17 : 35,188.40 = 14,749.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,506.17/35,188.40 = 14,749.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,506.17x = 35,188.40 × 14,749.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,506.17x = 518,995,771.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,995,771.81/25,506.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,347.85

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