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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,464.24, 35,139.98 and 14,133.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,464.24, 35,139.98 and 14,133.71 is: 19,504.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,464.24 : 35,139.98 = 14,133.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,464.24/35,139.98 = 14,133.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,464.24x = 35,139.98 × 14,133.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,464.24x = 496,658,278.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,658,278.14/25,464.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,504.15

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