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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,523.74, 35,219.69 and 14,190.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,523.74, 35,219.69 and 14,190.39 is: 19,581.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,523.74 : 35,219.69 = 14,190.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,523.74/35,219.69 = 14,190.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,523.74x = 35,219.69 × 14,190.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,523.74x = 499,780,960.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,780,960.68/25,523.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,581.03

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