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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,469.15, 35,146.76 and 14,138.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,469.15, 35,146.76 and 14,138.35 is: 19,510.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,469.15 : 35,146.76 = 14,138.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,469.15/35,146.76 = 14,138.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,469.15x = 35,146.76 × 14,138.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,469.15x = 496,917,141.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,917,141.72/25,469.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,510.55

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