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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,515.49, 35,211.96 and 14,184.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,515.49, 35,211.96 and 14,184.55 is: 19,575.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,515.49 : 35,211.96 = 14,184.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,515.49/35,211.96 = 14,184.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,515.49x = 35,211.96 × 14,184.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,515.49x = 499,465,807.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,465,807.22/25,515.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,575.00

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