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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,708.24, 35,474.48 and 14,530.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,708.24, 35,474.48 and 14,530.24 is: 20,050.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,708.24 : 35,474.48 = 14,530.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,708.24/35,474.48 = 14,530.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,708.24x = 35,474.48 × 14,530.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,708.24x = 515,452,708.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,452,708.28/25,708.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,050.10

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