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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,511.16, 35,207.58 and 14,182.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,511.16, 35,207.58 and 14,182.86 is: 19,573.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,511.16 : 35,207.58 = 14,182.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,511.16/35,207.58 = 14,182.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,511.16x = 35,207.58 × 14,182.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,511.16x = 499,344,178.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,344,178.08/25,511.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,573.56

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