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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,465.14, 35,141.91 and 14,134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,465.14, 35,141.91 and 14,134.64 is: 19,505.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,465.14 : 35,141.91 = 14,134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,465.14/35,141.91 = 14,134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,465.14x = 35,141.91 × 14,134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,465.14x = 496,718,246.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,718,246.76/25,465.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,505.81

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