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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,491.65, 35,177.96 and 14,160.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,491.65, 35,177.96 and 14,160.62 is: 19,541.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,491.65 : 35,177.96 = 14,160.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,491.65/35,177.96 = 14,160.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,491.65x = 35,177.96 × 14,160.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,491.65x = 498,141,477.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,141,477.24/25,491.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,541.36

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