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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,481.76, 35,165.72 and 14,151.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,481.76, 35,165.72 and 14,151.45 is: 19,529.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,481.76 : 35,165.72 = 14,151.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,481.76/35,165.72 = 14,151.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,481.76x = 35,165.72 × 14,151.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,481.76x = 497,645,818.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,645,818.53/25,481.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,529.49

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