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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,511.43, 35,207.99 and 14,183.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,511.43, 35,207.99 and 14,183.15 is: 19,573.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,511.43 : 35,207.99 = 14,183.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,511.43/35,207.99 = 14,183.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,511.43x = 35,207.99 × 14,183.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,511.43x = 499,360,062.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,360,062.79/25,511.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,573.97

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