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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,469.92, 35,144.22 and 14,137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,469.92, 35,144.22 and 14,137.60 is: 19,507.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,469.92 : 35,144.22 = 14,137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,469.92/35,144.22 = 14,137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,469.92x = 35,144.22 × 14,137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,469.92x = 496,854,924.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,854,924.67/25,469.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,507.52

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