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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,487.62, 35,172.63 and 14,157.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,487.62, 35,172.63 and 14,157.22 is: 19,536.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,487.62 : 35,172.63 = 14,157.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,487.62/35,172.63 = 14,157.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,487.62x = 35,172.63 × 14,157.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,487.62x = 497,946,660.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,946,660.89/25,487.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,536.80

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