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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,481.23, 35,162.90 and 14,151.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,481.23, 35,162.90 and 14,151.45 is: 19,528.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,481.23 : 35,162.90 = 14,151.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,481.23/35,162.90 = 14,151.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,481.23x = 35,162.90 × 14,151.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,481.23x = 497,605,950.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,605,950.45/25,481.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,528.34

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