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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,519.55, 35,217.74 and 14,033.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,519.55, 35,217.74 and 14,033.86 is: 19,367.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,519.55 : 35,217.74 = 14,033.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,519.55/35,217.74 = 14,033.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,519.55x = 35,217.74 × 14,033.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,519.55x = 494,240,674.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,240,674.46/25,519.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,367.14

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