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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,481.16, 35,166.21 and 14,874.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,481.16, 35,166.21 and 14,874.21 is: 20,527.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,481.16 : 35,166.21 = 14,874.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,481.16/35,166.21 = 14,874.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,481.16x = 35,166.21 × 14,874.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,481.16x = 523,069,592.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,069,592.44/25,481.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,527.70

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