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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,511.91, 35,208.63 and 14,182.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,511.91, 35,208.63 and 14,182.26 is: 19,572.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,511.91 : 35,208.63 = 14,182.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,511.91/35,208.63 = 14,182.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,511.91x = 35,208.63 × 14,182.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,511.91x = 499,337,944.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,337,944.90/25,511.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,572.74

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