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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,474.47, 35,158.95 and 14,864.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,474.47, 35,158.95 and 14,864.07 is: 20,514.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,474.47 : 35,158.95 = 14,864.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,474.47/35,158.95 = 14,864.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,474.47x = 35,158.95 × 14,864.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,474.47x = 522,605,225.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,605,225.77/25,474.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,514.86

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