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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,513.30, 35,205.66 and 14,180.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,513.30, 35,205.66 and 14,180.98 is: 19,568.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,513.30 : 35,205.66 = 14,180.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,513.30/35,205.66 = 14,180.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,513.30x = 35,205.66 × 14,180.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,513.30x = 499,250,760.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,250,760.35/25,513.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,568.26

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