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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,519.44, 35,216.94 and 14,189.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,519.44, 35,216.94 and 14,189.97 is: 19,582.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,519.44 : 35,216.94 = 14,189.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,519.44/35,216.94 = 14,189.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,519.44x = 35,216.94 × 14,189.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,519.44x = 499,727,322.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,727,322.09/25,519.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,582.22

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