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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,511.22, 35,203.46 and 14,179.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,511.22, 35,203.46 and 14,179.83 is: 19,567.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,511.22 : 35,203.46 = 14,179.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,511.22/35,203.46 = 14,179.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,511.22x = 35,203.46 × 14,179.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,511.22x = 499,178,955.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,178,955.06/25,511.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,567.04

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