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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,522.14, 35,218.80 and 14,190.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,522.14, 35,218.80 and 14,190.74 is: 19,582.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,522.14 : 35,218.80 = 14,190.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,522.14/35,218.80 = 14,190.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,522.14x = 35,218.80 × 14,190.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,522.14x = 499,780,833.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,780,833.91/25,522.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,582.25

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