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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,514.24, 35,198.28 and 14,899.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,514.24, 35,198.28 and 14,899.19 is: 20,554.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,514.24 : 35,198.28 = 14,899.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,514.24/35,198.28 = 14,899.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,514.24x = 35,198.28 × 14,899.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,514.24x = 524,425,685.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,425,685.40/25,514.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,554.24

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