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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,468.59, 35,150.85 and 14,141.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,468.59, 35,150.85 and 14,141.71 is: 19,517.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,468.59 : 35,150.85 = 14,141.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,468.59/35,150.85 = 14,141.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,468.59x = 35,150.85 × 14,141.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,468.59x = 497,092,880.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,092,880.49/25,468.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,517.88

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