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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,512.95, 35,206.77 and 14,182.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,512.95, 35,206.77 and 14,182.43 is: 19,571.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,512.95 : 35,206.77 = 14,182.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,512.95/35,206.77 = 14,182.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,512.95x = 35,206.77 × 14,182.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,512.95x = 499,317,375.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,317,375.02/25,512.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,571.14

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