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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,694.72, 35,459.52 and 14,517.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,694.72, 35,459.52 and 14,517.44 is: 20,034.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,694.72 : 35,459.52 = 14,517.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,694.72/35,459.52 = 14,517.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,694.72x = 35,459.52 × 14,517.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,694.72x = 514,781,454.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,781,454.03/25,694.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,034.52

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