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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,465.19, 35,144.18 and 14,858.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,465.19, 35,144.18 and 14,858.24 is: 20,505.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,465.19 : 35,144.18 = 14,858.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,465.19/35,144.18 = 14,858.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,465.19x = 35,144.18 × 14,858.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,465.19x = 522,180,466.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,180,466.75/25,465.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,505.66

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