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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,462.83, 35,142.93 and 14,852.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,462.83, 35,142.93 and 14,852.48 is: 20,498.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,462.83 : 35,142.93 = 14,852.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,462.83/35,142.93 = 14,852.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,462.83x = 35,142.93 × 14,852.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,462.83x = 521,959,489.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,959,489.25/25,462.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,498.88

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