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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,467.86, 35,147.24 and 14,713.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,467.86, 35,147.24 and 14,713.19 is: 20,305.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,467.86 : 35,147.24 = 14,713.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,467.86/35,147.24 = 14,713.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,467.86x = 35,147.24 × 14,713.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,467.86x = 517,128,020.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,128,020.10/25,467.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,305.12

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