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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,480.09, 35,160.21 and 14,867.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,480.09, 35,160.21 and 14,867.68 is: 20,516.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,480.09 : 35,160.21 = 14,867.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,480.09/35,160.21 = 14,867.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,480.09x = 35,160.21 × 14,867.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,480.09x = 522,750,751.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,750,751.01/25,480.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,516.05

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