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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,488.73, 35,173.31 and 14,159.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,488.73, 35,173.31 and 14,159.01 is: 19,538.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,488.73 : 35,173.31 = 14,159.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,488.73/35,173.31 = 14,159.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,488.73x = 35,173.31 × 14,159.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,488.73x = 498,019,248.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,019,248.02/25,488.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,538.80

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