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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,468.16, 35,144.30 and 14,137.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,468.16, 35,144.30 and 14,137.24 is: 19,508.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,468.16 : 35,144.30 = 14,137.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,468.16/35,144.30 = 14,137.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,468.16x = 35,144.30 × 14,137.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,468.16x = 496,843,403.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,843,403.73/25,468.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,508.41

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