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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,584.31, 35,306.40 and 14,831.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,584.31, 35,306.40 and 14,831.26 is: 20,467.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,584.31 : 35,306.40 = 14,831.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,584.31/35,306.40 = 14,831.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,584.31x = 35,306.40 × 14,831.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,584.31x = 523,638,398.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,638,398.06/25,584.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,467.17

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