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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,508.46, 35,199.96 and 14,177.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,508.46, 35,199.96 and 14,177.22 is: 19,563.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,508.46 : 35,199.96 = 14,177.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,508.46/35,199.96 = 14,177.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,508.46x = 35,199.96 × 14,177.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,508.46x = 499,037,400.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,037,400.91/25,508.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,563.61

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