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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,488.68, 35,175.57 and 14,158.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,488.68, 35,175.57 and 14,158.19 is: 19,538.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,488.68 : 35,175.57 = 14,158.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,488.68/35,175.57 = 14,158.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,488.68x = 35,175.57 × 14,158.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,488.68x = 498,022,438.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,022,438.26/25,488.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,538.97

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