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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,467.80, 35,143.99 and 14,136.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,467.80, 35,143.99 and 14,136.62 is: 19,507.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,467.80 : 35,143.99 = 14,136.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,467.80/35,143.99 = 14,136.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,467.80x = 35,143.99 × 14,136.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,467.80x = 496,817,231.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,817,231.91/25,467.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,507.66

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