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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,502.72, 35,193.04 and 14,171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,502.72, 35,193.04 and 14,171.92 is: 19,556.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,502.72 : 35,193.04 = 14,171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,502.72/35,193.04 = 14,171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,502.72x = 35,193.04 × 14,171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,502.72x = 498,752,824.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,752,824.02/25,502.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,556.85

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