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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,481.74, 35,164.92 and 14,151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,481.74, 35,164.92 and 14,151.46 is: 19,529.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,481.74 : 35,164.92 = 14,151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,481.74/35,164.92 = 14,151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,481.74x = 35,164.92 × 14,151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,481.74x = 497,634,958.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,634,958.78/25,481.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,529.08

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