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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,511.55, 35,205.75 and 14,182.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,511.55, 35,205.75 and 14,182.08 is: 19,571.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,511.55 : 35,205.75 = 14,182.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,511.55/35,205.75 = 14,182.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,511.55x = 35,205.75 × 14,182.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,511.55x = 499,290,762.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,290,762.96/25,511.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,571.17

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