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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,467.52, 35,141.44 and 14,708.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,467.52, 35,141.44 and 14,708.32 is: 20,295.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,467.52 : 35,141.44 = 14,708.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,467.52/35,141.44 = 14,708.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,467.52x = 35,141.44 × 14,708.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,467.52x = 516,871,544.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,871,544.78/25,467.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,295.32

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