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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,473.08, 35,150.56 and 14,860.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,473.08, 35,150.56 and 14,860.67 is: 20,506.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,473.08 : 35,150.56 = 14,860.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,473.08/35,150.56 = 14,860.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,473.08x = 35,150.56 × 14,860.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,473.08x = 522,360,659.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,360,659.57/25,473.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,506.38

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