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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,512.94, 35,213.42 and 14,186.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,512.94, 35,213.42 and 14,186.30 is: 19,580.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,512.94 : 35,213.42 = 14,186.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,512.94/35,213.42 = 14,186.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,512.94x = 35,213.42 × 14,186.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,512.94x = 499,548,140.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,548,140.15/25,512.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,580.19

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