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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,514.16, 35,206.78 and 14,184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,514.16, 35,206.78 and 14,184.14 is: 19,572.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,514.16 : 35,206.78 = 14,184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,514.16/35,206.78 = 14,184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,514.16x = 35,206.78 × 14,184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,514.16x = 499,377,772.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,377,772.99/25,514.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,572.58

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