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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,475.47, 35,160.33 and 14,865.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,475.47, 35,160.33 and 14,865.07 is: 20,516.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,475.47 : 35,160.33 = 14,865.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,475.47/35,160.33 = 14,865.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,475.47x = 35,160.33 × 14,865.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,475.47x = 522,660,766.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,660,766.67/25,475.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,516.24

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