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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,462.77, 35,136.98 and 14,132.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,462.77, 35,136.98 and 14,132.27 is: 19,501.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,462.77 : 35,136.98 = 14,132.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,462.77/35,136.98 = 14,132.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,462.77x = 35,136.98 × 14,132.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,462.77x = 496,565,288.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,565,288.34/25,462.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,501.62

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