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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,684.74, 35,439.93 and 14,504.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,684.74, 35,439.93 and 14,504.58 is: 20,013.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,684.74 : 35,439.93 = 14,504.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,684.74/35,439.93 = 14,504.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,684.74x = 35,439.93 × 14,504.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,684.74x = 514,041,299.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,041,299.88/25,684.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,013.49

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