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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,486.24, 35,167.76 and 14,873.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,486.24, 35,167.76 and 14,873.44 is: 20,523.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,486.24 : 35,167.76 = 14,873.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,486.24/35,167.76 = 14,873.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,486.24x = 35,167.76 × 14,873.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,486.24x = 523,065,568.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,065,568.29/25,486.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,523.45

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