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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,524.28, 35,221.38 and 14,192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,524.28, 35,221.38 and 14,192.32 is: 19,584.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,524.28 : 35,221.38 = 14,192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,524.28/35,221.38 = 14,192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,524.28x = 35,221.38 × 14,192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,524.28x = 499,873,095.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,873,095.80/25,524.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,584.22

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