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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,473.84, 35,158.08 and 14,863.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,473.84, 35,158.08 and 14,863.45 is: 20,514.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,473.84 : 35,158.08 = 14,863.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,473.84/35,158.08 = 14,863.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,473.84x = 35,158.08 × 14,863.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,473.84x = 522,570,188.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,570,188.39/25,473.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,514.00

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