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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,520.55, 35,219.12 and 14,034.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,520.55, 35,219.12 and 14,034.86 is: 19,368.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,520.55 : 35,219.12 = 14,034.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,520.55/35,219.12 = 14,034.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,520.55x = 35,219.12 × 14,034.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,520.55x = 494,295,418.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,295,418.52/25,520.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,368.53

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