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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,518.27, 35,215.40 and 14,033.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,518.27, 35,215.40 and 14,033.38 is: 19,366.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,518.27 : 35,215.40 = 14,033.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,518.27/35,215.40 = 14,033.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,518.27x = 35,215.40 × 14,033.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,518.27x = 494,191,090.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,191,090.05/25,518.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,366.17

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