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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,444.13, 35,112.89 and 14,831.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,444.13, 35,112.89 and 14,831.71 is: 20,467.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,444.13 : 35,112.89 = 14,831.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,444.13/35,112.89 = 14,831.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,444.13x = 35,112.89 × 14,831.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,444.13x = 520,784,151.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,784,151.04/25,444.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,467.76

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