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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,473.85, 35,153.99 and 14,143.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,473.85, 35,153.99 and 14,143.37 is: 19,517.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,473.85 : 35,153.99 = 14,143.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,473.85/35,153.99 = 14,143.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,473.85x = 35,153.99 × 14,143.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,473.85x = 497,195,887.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,195,887.55/25,473.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,517.89

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