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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,512.55, 35,207.13 and 14,183.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,512.55, 35,207.13 and 14,183.08 is: 19,572.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,512.55 : 35,207.13 = 14,183.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,512.55/35,207.13 = 14,183.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,512.55x = 35,207.13 × 14,183.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,512.55x = 499,345,541.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,345,541.36/25,512.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,572.55

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