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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,475.08, 35,153.32 and 14,862.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,475.08, 35,153.32 and 14,862.66 is: 20,509.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,475.08 : 35,153.32 = 14,862.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,475.08/35,153.32 = 14,862.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,475.08x = 35,153.32 × 14,862.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,475.08x = 522,471,843.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,471,843.03/25,475.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,509.13

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