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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,515.54, 35,207.19 and 14,184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,515.54, 35,207.19 and 14,184.72 is: 19,572.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,515.54 : 35,207.19 = 14,184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,515.54/35,207.19 = 14,184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,515.54x = 35,207.19 × 14,184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,515.54x = 499,404,132.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,404,132.14/25,515.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,572.55

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