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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,475.58, 35,154.36 and 14,863.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,475.58, 35,154.36 and 14,863.86 is: 20,510.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,475.58 : 35,154.36 = 14,863.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,475.58/35,154.36 = 14,863.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,475.58x = 35,154.36 × 14,863.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,475.58x = 522,529,485.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,529,485.43/25,475.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,510.99

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