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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,456.56, 35,131.68 and 14,127.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,456.56, 35,131.68 and 14,127.09 is: 19,496.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,456.56 : 35,131.68 = 14,127.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,456.56/35,131.68 = 14,127.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,456.56x = 35,131.68 × 14,127.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,456.56x = 496,308,405.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,308,405.21/25,456.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,496.29

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