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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,518.52, 35,218.47 and 14,189.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,518.52, 35,218.47 and 14,189.14 is: 19,582.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,518.52 : 35,218.47 = 14,189.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,518.52/35,218.47 = 14,189.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,518.52x = 35,218.47 × 14,189.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,518.52x = 499,719,801.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,719,801.42/25,518.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,582.63

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