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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,467.78, 35,144.98 and 14,136.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,467.78, 35,144.98 and 14,136.61 is: 19,508.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,467.78 : 35,144.98 = 14,136.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,467.78/35,144.98 = 14,136.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,467.78x = 35,144.98 × 14,136.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,467.78x = 496,830,875.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,830,875.72/25,467.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,508.21

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