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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,492.87, 35,185.78 and 14,166.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,492.87, 35,185.78 and 14,166.25 is: 19,552.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,492.87 : 35,185.78 = 14,166.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,492.87/35,185.78 = 14,166.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,492.87x = 35,185.78 × 14,166.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,492.87x = 498,450,555.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,450,555.93/25,492.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,552.55

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