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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,446.58, 35,114.54 and 14,115.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,446.58, 35,114.54 and 14,115.62 is: 19,478.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,446.58 : 35,114.54 = 14,115.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,446.58/35,114.54 = 14,115.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,446.58x = 35,114.54 × 14,115.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,446.58x = 495,663,503.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,663,503.11/25,446.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,478.59

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