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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,468.58, 35,144.88 and 14,137.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,468.58, 35,144.88 and 14,137.18 is: 19,508.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,468.58 : 35,144.88 = 14,137.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,468.58/35,144.88 = 14,137.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,468.58x = 35,144.88 × 14,137.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,468.58x = 496,849,494.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,849,494.64/25,468.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,508.33

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