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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,447.58, 35,115.92 and 14,116.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,447.58, 35,115.92 and 14,116.63 is: 19,479.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,447.58 : 35,115.92 = 14,116.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,447.58/35,115.92 = 14,116.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,447.58x = 35,115.92 × 14,116.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,447.58x = 495,718,449.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,718,449.75/25,447.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,479.98

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