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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,462.86, 35,137.80 and 14,132.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,462.86, 35,137.80 and 14,132.86 is: 19,502.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,462.86 : 35,137.80 = 14,132.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,462.86/35,137.80 = 14,132.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,462.86x = 35,137.80 × 14,132.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,462.86x = 496,597,608.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,597,608.11/25,462.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,502.82

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