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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,514.80, 35,207.74 and 14,182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,514.80, 35,207.74 and 14,182.48 is: 19,570.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,514.80 : 35,207.74 = 14,182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,514.80/35,207.74 = 14,182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,514.80x = 35,207.74 × 14,182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,514.80x = 499,333,068.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,333,068.40/25,514.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,570.33

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