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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,517.67, 35,215.14 and 14,031.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,517.67, 35,215.14 and 14,031.98 is: 19,364.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,517.67 : 35,215.14 = 14,031.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,517.67/35,215.14 = 14,031.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,517.67x = 35,215.14 × 14,031.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,517.67x = 494,138,140.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,138,140.18/25,517.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,364.55

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