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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,473.74, 35,153.76 and 14,861.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,473.74, 35,153.76 and 14,861.32 is: 20,508.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,473.74 : 35,153.76 = 14,861.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,473.74/35,153.76 = 14,861.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,473.74x = 35,153.76 × 14,861.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,473.74x = 522,431,026.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,431,026.49/25,473.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,508.62

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