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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,519.54, 35,216.76 and 14,188.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,519.54, 35,216.76 and 14,188.72 is: 19,580.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,519.54 : 35,216.76 = 14,188.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,519.54/35,216.76 = 14,188.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,519.54x = 35,216.76 × 14,188.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,519.54x = 499,680,746.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,680,746.95/25,519.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,580.32

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