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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,444.32, 35,111.76 and 14,833.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,444.32, 35,111.76 and 14,833.20 is: 20,469.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,444.32 : 35,111.76 = 14,833.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,444.32/35,111.76 = 14,833.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,444.32x = 35,111.76 × 14,833.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,444.32x = 520,819,758.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,819,758.43/25,444.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,469.00

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