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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,473.68, 35,157.87 and 14,146.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,473.68, 35,157.87 and 14,146.84 is: 19,524.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,473.68 : 35,157.87 = 14,146.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,473.68/35,157.87 = 14,146.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,473.68x = 35,157.87 × 14,146.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,473.68x = 497,372,761.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,372,761.63/25,473.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,524.97

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