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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,507.44, 35,199.36 and 14,904

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,507.44, 35,199.36 and 14,904 is: 20,566.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,507.44 : 35,199.36 = 14,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,507.44/35,199.36 = 14,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,507.44x = 35,199.36 × 14,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,507.44x = 524,611,261.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,611,261.44/25,507.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,566.99

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