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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,511.54, 35,203.26 and 14,179.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,511.54, 35,203.26 and 14,179.22 is: 19,565.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,511.54 : 35,203.26 = 14,179.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,511.54/35,203.26 = 14,179.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,511.54x = 35,203.26 × 14,179.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,511.54x = 499,154,768.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,154,768.26/25,511.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,565.84

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