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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,464.74, 35,139.67 and 14,133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,464.74, 35,139.67 and 14,133.68 is: 19,503.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,464.74 : 35,139.67 = 14,133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,464.74/35,139.67 = 14,133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,464.74x = 35,139.67 × 14,133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,464.74x = 496,652,903.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,652,903.60/25,464.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,503.56

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