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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,491.62, 35,177.18 and 14,161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,491.62, 35,177.18 and 14,161.84 is: 19,542.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,491.62 : 35,177.18 = 14,161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,491.62/35,177.18 = 14,161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,491.62x = 35,177.18 × 14,161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,491.62x = 498,173,594.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,173,594.81/25,491.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,542.64

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