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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,458.46, 35,132.03 and 14,127.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,458.46, 35,132.03 and 14,127.91 is: 19,496.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,458.46 : 35,132.03 = 14,127.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,458.46/35,132.03 = 14,127.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,458.46x = 35,132.03 × 14,127.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,458.46x = 496,342,157.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,342,157.96/25,458.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,496.16

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