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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,486.28, 35,171.29 and 14,873.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,486.28, 35,171.29 and 14,873.84 is: 20,526.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,486.28 : 35,171.29 = 14,873.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,486.28/35,171.29 = 14,873.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,486.28x = 35,171.29 × 14,873.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,486.28x = 523,132,140.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,132,140.05/25,486.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,526.03

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