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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,516.42, 35,210.31 and 14,184.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,516.42, 35,210.31 and 14,184.67 is: 19,573.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,516.42 : 35,210.31 = 14,184.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,516.42/35,210.31 = 14,184.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,516.42x = 35,210.31 × 14,184.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,516.42x = 499,446,627.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,446,627.95/25,516.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,573.54

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