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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,462.66, 35,138.84 and 14,132.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,462.66, 35,138.84 and 14,132.38 is: 19,502.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,462.66 : 35,138.84 = 14,132.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,462.66/35,138.84 = 14,132.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,462.66x = 35,138.84 × 14,132.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,462.66x = 496,595,439.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,595,439.64/25,462.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,502.89

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