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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,481.40, 35,157.42 and 14,303.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,481.40, 35,157.42 and 14,303.16 is: 19,734.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,481.40 : 35,157.42 = 14,303.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,481.40/35,157.42 = 14,303.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,481.40x = 35,157.42 × 14,303.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,481.40x = 502,862,203.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,862,203.45/25,481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,734.48

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