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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,479.39, 35,160.88 and 14,148.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,479.39, 35,160.88 and 14,148.59 is: 19,524.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,479.39 : 35,160.88 = 14,148.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,479.39/35,160.88 = 14,148.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,479.39x = 35,160.88 × 14,148.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,479.39x = 497,476,875.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,476,875.16/25,479.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,524.68

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