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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,477.34, 35,162.91 and 14,866.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,477.34, 35,162.91 and 14,866.95 is: 20,518.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,477.34 : 35,162.91 = 14,866.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,477.34/35,162.91 = 14,866.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,477.34x = 35,162.91 × 14,866.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,477.34x = 522,765,224.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,765,224.82/25,477.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,518.83

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