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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,466.86, 35,145.86 and 14,712.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,466.86, 35,145.86 and 14,712.19 is: 20,303.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,466.86 : 35,145.86 = 14,712.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,466.86/35,145.86 = 14,712.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,466.86x = 35,145.86 × 14,712.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,466.86x = 517,072,434.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,072,434.61/25,466.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,303.74

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