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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,667.98, 35,420.25 and 14,911.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,667.98, 35,420.25 and 14,911.18 is: 20,576.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,667.98 : 35,420.25 = 14,911.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,667.98/35,420.25 = 14,911.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,667.98x = 35,420.25 × 14,911.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,667.98x = 528,157,723.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,157,723.40/25,667.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,576.52

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