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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,489.22, 35,173.94 and 14,159.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,489.22, 35,173.94 and 14,159.45 is: 19,539.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,489.22 : 35,173.94 = 14,159.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,489.22/35,173.94 = 14,159.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,489.22x = 35,173.94 × 14,159.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,489.22x = 498,043,573.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,043,573.94/25,489.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,539.38

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