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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,741.47, 35,522.96 and 14,411.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,741.47, 35,522.96 and 14,411.06 is: 19,887.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,741.47 : 35,522.96 = 14,411.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,741.47/35,522.96 = 14,411.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,741.47x = 35,522.96 × 14,411.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,741.47x = 511,923,507.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,923,507.94/25,741.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,887.11

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