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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,473.86, 35,153.91 and 14,861.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,473.86, 35,153.91 and 14,861.44 is: 20,508.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,473.86 : 35,153.91 = 14,861.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,473.86/35,153.91 = 14,861.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,473.86x = 35,153.91 × 14,861.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,473.86x = 522,437,724.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,437,724.23/25,473.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,508.78

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