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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,461.98, 35,137.59 and 14,131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,461.98, 35,137.59 and 14,131.64 is: 19,501.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,461.98 : 35,137.59 = 14,131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,461.98/35,137.59 = 14,131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,461.98x = 35,137.59 × 14,131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,461.98x = 496,551,772.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,551,772.35/25,461.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,501.70

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