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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,474.34, 35,158.77 and 14,863.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,474.34, 35,158.77 and 14,863.94 is: 20,514.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,474.34 : 35,158.77 = 14,863.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,474.34/35,158.77 = 14,863.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,474.34x = 35,158.77 × 14,863.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,474.34x = 522,597,847.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,597,847.75/25,474.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,514.68

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