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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,443.16, 35,113.78 and 14,832.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,443.16, 35,113.78 and 14,832.56 is: 20,470.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,443.16 : 35,113.78 = 14,832.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,443.16/35,113.78 = 14,832.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,443.16x = 35,113.78 × 14,832.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,443.16x = 520,827,248.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,827,248.68/25,443.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,470.23

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