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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,471.86, 35,151.15 and 14,859.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,471.86, 35,151.15 and 14,859.44 is: 20,506.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,471.86 : 35,151.15 = 14,859.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,471.86/35,151.15 = 14,859.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,471.86x = 35,151.15 × 14,859.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,471.86x = 522,326,404.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,326,404.36/25,471.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,506.02

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