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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,480.92, 35,162.50 and 14,151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,480.92, 35,162.50 and 14,151.14 is: 19,527.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,480.92 : 35,162.50 = 14,151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,480.92/35,162.50 = 14,151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,480.92x = 35,162.50 × 14,151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,480.92x = 497,589,460.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,589,460.25/25,480.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,527.92

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