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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,511.56, 35,211.66 and 14,185.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,511.56, 35,211.66 and 14,185.02 is: 19,578.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,511.56 : 35,211.66 = 14,185.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,511.56/35,211.66 = 14,185.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,511.56x = 35,211.66 × 14,185.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,511.56x = 499,478,259.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,478,259.97/25,511.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,578.51

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