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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,492.71, 35,180.22 and 14,162.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,492.71, 35,180.22 and 14,162.91 is: 19,544.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,492.71 : 35,180.22 = 14,162.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,492.71/35,180.22 = 14,162.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,492.71x = 35,180.22 × 14,162.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,492.71x = 498,254,289.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,254,289.64/25,492.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,544.97

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