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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,519.58, 35,218.61 and 14,191.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,519.58, 35,218.61 and 14,191.61 is: 19,585.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,519.58 : 35,218.61 = 14,191.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,519.58/35,218.61 = 14,191.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,519.58x = 35,218.61 × 14,191.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,519.58x = 499,808,530.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,808,530.81/25,519.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,585.30

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