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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,481.65, 35,165.03 and 14,151.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,481.65, 35,165.03 and 14,151.88 is: 19,529.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,481.65 : 35,165.03 = 14,151.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,481.65/35,165.03 = 14,151.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,481.65x = 35,165.03 × 14,151.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,481.65x = 497,651,284.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,651,284.76/25,481.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,529.79

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