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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,466.58, 35,143.65 and 14,289.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,466.58, 35,143.65 and 14,289.30 is: 19,719.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,466.58 : 35,143.65 = 14,289.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,466.58/35,143.65 = 14,289.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,466.58x = 35,143.65 × 14,289.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,466.58x = 502,178,157.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,178,157.95/25,466.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,719.10

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