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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,468.82, 35,148.69 and 14,139.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,468.82, 35,148.69 and 14,139.62 is: 19,513.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,468.82 : 35,148.69 = 14,139.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,468.82/35,148.69 = 14,139.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,468.82x = 35,148.69 × 14,139.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,468.82x = 496,989,120.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,989,120.10/25,468.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,513.63

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