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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,479.90, 35,162.61 and 14,150.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,479.90, 35,162.61 and 14,150.13 is: 19,527.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,479.90 : 35,162.61 = 14,150.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,479.90/35,162.61 = 14,150.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,479.90x = 35,162.61 × 14,150.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,479.90x = 497,555,317.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,555,317.72/25,479.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,527.37

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