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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,494.78, 35,182.31 and 14,164.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,494.78, 35,182.31 and 14,164.23 is: 19,546.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,494.78 : 35,182.31 = 14,164.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,494.78/35,182.31 = 14,164.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,494.78x = 35,182.31 × 14,164.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,494.78x = 498,330,259.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,330,259.95/25,494.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,546.36

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