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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,474.33, 35,146.67 and 14,856.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,474.33, 35,146.67 and 14,856.44 is: 20,497.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,474.33 : 35,146.67 = 14,856.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,474.33/35,146.67 = 14,856.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,474.33x = 35,146.67 × 14,856.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,474.33x = 522,154,519.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,154,519.06/25,474.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,497.28

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