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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,674.32, 35,431.48 and 14,496.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,674.32, 35,431.48 and 14,496.08 is: 20,005.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,674.32 : 35,431.48 = 14,496.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,674.32/35,431.48 = 14,496.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,674.32x = 35,431.48 × 14,496.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,674.32x = 513,617,568.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,617,568.60/25,674.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,005.11

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