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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,447.23, 35,117.38 and 14,117.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,447.23, 35,117.38 and 14,117.46 is: 19,482.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,447.23 : 35,117.38 = 14,117.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,447.23/35,117.38 = 14,117.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,447.23x = 35,117.38 × 14,117.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,447.23x = 495,768,207.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,768,207.45/25,447.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,482.21

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