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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,522.47, 35,218.96 and 14,191.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,522.47, 35,218.96 and 14,191.09 is: 19,582.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,522.47 : 35,218.96 = 14,191.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,522.47/35,218.96 = 14,191.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,522.47x = 35,218.96 × 14,191.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,522.47x = 499,795,307.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,795,307.54/25,522.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,582.56

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