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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,479.15, 35,163.44 and 14,872.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,479.15, 35,163.44 and 14,872.20 is: 20,524.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,479.15 : 35,163.44 = 14,872.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,479.15/35,163.44 = 14,872.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,479.15x = 35,163.44 × 14,872.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,479.15x = 522,957,712.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,957,712.37/25,479.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,524.93

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