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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,444.47, 35,113.40 and 14,836.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,444.47, 35,113.40 and 14,836.15 is: 20,473.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,444.47 : 35,113.40 = 14,836.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,444.47/35,113.40 = 14,836.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,444.47x = 35,113.40 × 14,836.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,444.47x = 520,947,760.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,947,760.59/25,444.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,473.91

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