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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,479.17, 35,160.08 and 14,149.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,479.17, 35,160.08 and 14,149.39 is: 19,525.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,479.17 : 35,160.08 = 14,149.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,479.17/35,160.08 = 14,149.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,479.17x = 35,160.08 × 14,149.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,479.17x = 497,493,671.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,493,671.22/25,479.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,525.50

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