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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,520.67, 35,220.56 and 14,191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,520.67, 35,220.56 and 14,191.20 is: 19,584.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,520.67 : 35,220.56 = 14,191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,520.67/35,220.56 = 14,191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,520.67x = 35,220.56 × 14,191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,520.67x = 499,821,940.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,821,940.12/25,520.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,584.99

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