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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,521.52, 35,222.61 and 14,192.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,521.52, 35,222.61 and 14,192.14 is: 19,586.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,521.52 : 35,222.61 = 14,192.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,521.52/35,222.61 = 14,192.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,521.52x = 35,222.61 × 14,192.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,521.52x = 499,884,212.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,884,212.29/25,521.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,586.77

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