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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,470.09, 35,152.91 and 14,143.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,470.09, 35,152.91 and 14,143.21 is: 19,519.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,470.09 : 35,152.91 = 14,143.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,470.09/35,152.91 = 14,143.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,470.09x = 35,152.91 × 14,143.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,470.09x = 497,174,988.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,174,988.24/25,470.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,519.95

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