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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,480.15, 35,164.82 and 14,873.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,480.15, 35,164.82 and 14,873.20 is: 20,526.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,480.15 : 35,164.82 = 14,873.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,480.15/35,164.82 = 14,873.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,480.15x = 35,164.82 × 14,873.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,480.15x = 523,013,400.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,013,400.82/25,480.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,526.31

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