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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,452.63, 35,111.07 and 14,838.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,452.63, 35,111.07 and 14,838.39 is: 20,469.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,452.63 : 35,111.07 = 14,838.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,452.63/35,111.07 = 14,838.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,452.63x = 35,111.07 × 14,838.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,452.63x = 520,991,749.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,991,749.98/25,452.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,469.07

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