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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,484.22, 35,164.53 and 14,871.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,484.22, 35,164.53 and 14,871.84 is: 20,520.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,484.22 : 35,164.53 = 14,871.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,484.22/35,164.53 = 14,871.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,484.22x = 35,164.53 × 14,871.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,484.22x = 522,961,263.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,961,263.84/25,484.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,520.98

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