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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,479.59, 35,159.52 and 14,867.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,479.59, 35,159.52 and 14,867.18 is: 20,515.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,479.59 : 35,159.52 = 14,867.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,479.59/35,159.52 = 14,867.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,479.59x = 35,159.52 × 14,867.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,479.59x = 522,722,912.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,722,912.55/25,479.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,515.36

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