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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,456.73, 35,138.43 and 14,848.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,456.73, 35,138.43 and 14,848.43 is: 20,495.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,456.73 : 35,138.43 = 14,848.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,456.73/35,138.43 = 14,848.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,456.73x = 35,138.43 × 14,848.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,456.73x = 521,750,342.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,750,342.47/25,456.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,495.58

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