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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,491.11, 35,179.57 and 14,164.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,491.11, 35,179.57 and 14,164.27 is: 19,547.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,491.11 : 35,179.57 = 14,164.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,491.11/35,179.57 = 14,164.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,491.11x = 35,179.57 × 14,164.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,491.11x = 498,292,778.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,292,778.05/25,491.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,547.71

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