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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,472.86, 35,152.53 and 14,860.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,472.86, 35,152.53 and 14,860.44 is: 20,507.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,472.86 : 35,152.53 = 14,860.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,472.86/35,152.53 = 14,860.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,472.86x = 35,152.53 × 14,860.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,472.86x = 522,382,062.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,382,062.91/25,472.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,507.40

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