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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,499.52, 35,189.28 and 14,169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,499.52, 35,189.28 and 14,169.60 is: 19,554.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,499.52 : 35,189.28 = 14,169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,499.52/35,189.28 = 14,169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,499.52x = 35,189.28 × 14,169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,499.52x = 498,618,021.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,618,021.89/25,499.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,554.02

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