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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,477.08, 35,156.08 and 14,864.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,477.08, 35,156.08 and 14,864.66 is: 20,511.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,477.08 : 35,156.08 = 14,864.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,477.08/35,156.08 = 14,864.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,477.08x = 35,156.08 × 14,864.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,477.08x = 522,583,176.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,583,176.13/25,477.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,511.89

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