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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,630.48, 35,367.56 and 14,873.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,630.48, 35,367.56 and 14,873.68 is: 20,524.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,630.48 : 35,367.56 = 14,873.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,630.48/35,367.56 = 14,873.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,630.48x = 35,367.56 × 14,873.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,630.48x = 526,045,769.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,045,769.82/25,630.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,524.23

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