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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,516.62, 35,211.51 and 14,338.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,516.62, 35,211.51 and 14,338.62 is: 19,786.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,516.62 : 35,211.51 = 14,338.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,516.62/35,211.51 = 14,338.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,516.62x = 35,211.51 × 14,338.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,516.62x = 504,884,461.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,884,461.52/25,516.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,786.49

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