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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,506.82, 35,199.26 and 14,176.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,506.82, 35,199.26 and 14,176.14 is: 19,562.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,506.82 : 35,199.26 = 14,176.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,506.82/35,199.26 = 14,176.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,506.82x = 35,199.26 × 14,176.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,506.82x = 498,989,390.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,989,390.78/25,506.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,562.98

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