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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,511.36, 35,206.02 and 14,181.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,511.36, 35,206.02 and 14,181.56 is: 19,570.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,511.36 : 35,206.02 = 14,181.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,511.36/35,206.02 = 14,181.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,511.36x = 35,206.02 × 14,181.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,511.36x = 499,276,284.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,276,284.99/25,511.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,570.74

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