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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,476.68, 35,157.17 and 14,145.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,476.68, 35,157.17 and 14,145.81 is: 19,520.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,476.68 : 35,157.17 = 14,145.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,476.68/35,157.17 = 14,145.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,476.68x = 35,157.17 × 14,145.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,476.68x = 497,326,576.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,326,576.23/25,476.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,520.86

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