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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,516.73, 35,214.68 and 14,186.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,516.73, 35,214.68 and 14,186.32 is: 19,578.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,516.73 : 35,214.68 = 14,186.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,516.73/35,214.68 = 14,186.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,516.73x = 35,214.68 × 14,186.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,516.73x = 499,566,666.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,566,666.61/25,516.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,578.00

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