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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,499.46, 35,183.85 and 14,884.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,499.46, 35,183.85 and 14,884.32 is: 20,537.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,499.46 : 35,183.85 = 14,884.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,499.46/35,183.85 = 14,884.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,499.46x = 35,183.85 × 14,884.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,499.46x = 523,687,682.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,687,682.23/25,499.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,537.21

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