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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,493.54, 35,184.58 and 14,883.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,493.54, 35,184.58 and 14,883.55 is: 20,541.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,493.54 : 35,184.58 = 14,883.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,493.54/35,184.58 = 14,883.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,493.54x = 35,184.58 × 14,883.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,493.54x = 523,671,330.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,671,330.49/25,493.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,541.34

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