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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,470.54, 35,147.77 and 14,139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,470.54, 35,147.77 and 14,139.37 is: 19,511.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,470.54 : 35,147.77 = 14,139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,470.54/35,147.77 = 14,139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,470.54x = 35,147.77 × 14,139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,470.54x = 496,967,324.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,967,324.70/25,470.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,511.46

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