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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,518.54, 35,215.38 and 14,187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,518.54, 35,215.38 and 14,187.72 is: 19,578.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,518.54 : 35,215.38 = 14,187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,518.54/35,215.38 = 14,187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,518.54x = 35,215.38 × 14,187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,518.54x = 499,625,951.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,625,951.13/25,518.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,578.94

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