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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,513.92, 35,197.74 and 14,897.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,513.92, 35,197.74 and 14,897.25 is: 20,551.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,513.92 : 35,197.74 = 14,897.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,513.92/35,197.74 = 14,897.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,513.92x = 35,197.74 × 14,897.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,513.92x = 524,349,532.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,349,532.22/25,513.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,551.51

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