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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,512.03, 35,212.31 and 14,185.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,512.03, 35,212.31 and 14,185.50 is: 19,579.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,512.03 : 35,212.31 = 14,185.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,512.03/35,212.31 = 14,185.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,512.03x = 35,212.31 × 14,185.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,512.03x = 499,504,223.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,504,223.51/25,512.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,579.16

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