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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,496.91, 35,185.20 and 14,165.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,496.91, 35,185.20 and 14,165.75 is: 19,548.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,496.91 : 35,185.20 = 14,165.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,496.91/35,185.20 = 14,165.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,496.91x = 35,185.20 × 14,165.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,496.91x = 498,424,570.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,424,570.97/25,496.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,548.43

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