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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,462.95, 35,137.83 and 14,132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,462.95, 35,137.83 and 14,132.92 is: 19,502.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,462.95 : 35,137.83 = 14,132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,462.95/35,137.83 = 14,132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,462.95x = 35,137.83 × 14,132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,462.95x = 496,600,190.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,600,190.73/25,462.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,502.85

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