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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,469.18, 35,149.38 and 14,856.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,469.18, 35,149.38 and 14,856.56 is: 20,503.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,469.18 : 35,149.38 = 14,856.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,469.18/35,149.38 = 14,856.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,469.18x = 35,149.38 × 14,856.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,469.18x = 522,198,872.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,198,872.93/25,469.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,503.17

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