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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,489.13, 35,173.73 and 14,159.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,489.13, 35,173.73 and 14,159.34 is: 19,539.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,489.13 : 35,173.73 = 14,159.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,489.13/35,173.73 = 14,159.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,489.13x = 35,173.73 × 14,159.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,489.13x = 498,036,731.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,036,731.34/25,489.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,539.19

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