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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,464.66, 35,139.30 and 14,284.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,464.66, 35,139.30 and 14,284.50 is: 19,711.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,464.66 : 35,139.30 = 14,284.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,464.66/35,139.30 = 14,284.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,464.66x = 35,139.30 × 14,284.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,464.66x = 501,947,330.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,947,330.85/25,464.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,711.53

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