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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,480.47, 35,161.86 and 14,150.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,480.47, 35,161.86 and 14,150.70 is: 19,527.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,480.47 : 35,161.86 = 14,150.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,480.47/35,161.86 = 14,150.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,480.47x = 35,161.86 × 14,150.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,480.47x = 497,564,985.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,564,985.37/25,480.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,527.31

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