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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,488.76, 35,173.92 and 14,157.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,488.76, 35,173.92 and 14,157.62 is: 19,537.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,488.76 : 35,173.92 = 14,157.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,488.76/35,173.92 = 14,157.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,488.76x = 35,173.92 × 14,157.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,488.76x = 497,978,993.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,978,993.27/25,488.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,537.20

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