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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,460.79, 35,134.85 and 14,130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,460.79, 35,134.85 and 14,130.76 is: 19,499.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,460.79 : 35,134.85 = 14,130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,460.79/35,134.85 = 14,130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,460.79x = 35,134.85 × 14,130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,460.79x = 496,482,132.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,482,132.99/25,460.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,499.87

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