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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,479.92, 35,161.12 and 14,150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,479.92, 35,161.12 and 14,150.14 is: 19,526.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,479.92 : 35,161.12 = 14,150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,479.92/35,161.12 = 14,150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,479.92x = 35,161.12 × 14,150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,479.92x = 497,534,647.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,534,647.28/25,479.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,526.54

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