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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,513.95, 35,208.15 and 14,183.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,513.95, 35,208.15 and 14,183.43 is: 19,572.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,513.95 : 35,208.15 = 14,183.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,513.95/35,208.15 = 14,183.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,513.95x = 35,208.15 × 14,183.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,513.95x = 499,372,330.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,372,330.95/25,513.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,572.52

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