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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,473.89, 35,156.21 and 14,145.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,473.89, 35,156.21 and 14,145.59 is: 19,522.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,473.89 : 35,156.21 = 14,145.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,473.89/35,156.21 = 14,145.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,473.89x = 35,156.21 × 14,145.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,473.89x = 497,305,349.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,305,349.78/25,473.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,522.16

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