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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,466.52, 35,143.92 and 14,135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,466.52, 35,143.92 and 14,135.28 is: 19,506.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,466.52 : 35,143.92 = 14,135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,466.52/35,143.92 = 14,135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,466.52x = 35,143.92 × 14,135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,466.52x = 496,769,149.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,769,149.50/25,466.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,506.75

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