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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,511.14, 35,199.93 and 14,754.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,511.14, 35,199.93 and 14,754.75 is: 20,358.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,511.14 : 35,199.93 = 14,754.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,511.14/35,199.93 = 14,754.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,511.14x = 35,199.93 × 14,754.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,511.14x = 519,366,167.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,366,167.17/25,511.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,358.41

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