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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,489.74, 35,175.36 and 14,159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,489.74, 35,175.36 and 14,159.12 is: 19,539.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,489.74 : 35,175.36 = 14,159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,489.74/35,175.36 = 14,159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,489.74x = 35,175.36 × 14,159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,489.74x = 498,052,218.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,052,218.36/25,489.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,539.32

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