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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,508.70, 35,204.73 and 14,901.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,508.70, 35,204.73 and 14,901.78 is: 20,566.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,508.70 : 35,204.73 = 14,901.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,508.70/35,204.73 = 14,901.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,508.70x = 35,204.73 × 14,901.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,508.70x = 524,613,141.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,613,141.42/25,508.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,566.05

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