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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,511.72, 35,204.15 and 14,180.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,511.72, 35,204.15 and 14,180.33 is: 19,567.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,511.72 : 35,204.15 = 14,180.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,511.72/35,204.15 = 14,180.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,511.72x = 35,204.15 × 14,180.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,511.72x = 499,206,288.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,206,288.35/25,511.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,567.72

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