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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,483.60, 35,171.54 and 14,873.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,483.60, 35,171.54 and 14,873.20 is: 20,527.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,483.60 : 35,171.54 = 14,873.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,483.60/35,171.54 = 14,873.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,483.60x = 35,171.54 × 14,873.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,483.60x = 523,113,348.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,113,348.73/25,483.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,527.45

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