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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,582.74, 35,304.12 and 14,974.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,582.74, 35,304.12 and 14,974.38 is: 20,664.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,582.74 : 35,304.12 = 14,974.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,582.74/35,304.12 = 14,974.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,582.74x = 35,304.12 × 14,974.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,582.74x = 528,657,308.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,657,308.45/25,582.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,664.61

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