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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,476.34, 35,161.53 and 14,865.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,476.34, 35,161.53 and 14,865.95 is: 20,517.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,476.34 : 35,161.53 = 14,865.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,476.34/35,161.53 = 14,865.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,476.34x = 35,161.53 × 14,865.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,476.34x = 522,709,371.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,709,371.10/25,476.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,517.44

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