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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,463.66, 35,144.08 and 14,853.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,463.66, 35,144.08 and 14,853.32 is: 20,500.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,463.66 : 35,144.08 = 14,853.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,463.66/35,144.08 = 14,853.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,463.66x = 35,144.08 × 14,853.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,463.66x = 522,006,053.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,006,053.49/25,463.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,500.04

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