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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,521.67, 35,221.94 and 14,192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,521.67, 35,221.94 and 14,192.20 is: 19,586.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,521.67 : 35,221.94 = 14,192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,521.67/35,221.94 = 14,192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,521.67x = 35,221.94 × 14,192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,521.67x = 499,876,816.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,876,816.87/25,521.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,586.37

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