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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,467.94, 35,144.85 and 14,137.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,467.94, 35,144.85 and 14,137.93 is: 19,509.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,467.94 : 35,144.85 = 14,137.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,467.94/35,144.85 = 14,137.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,467.94x = 35,144.85 × 14,137.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,467.94x = 496,875,429.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,875,429.16/25,467.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,509.84

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