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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,524.80, 35,223.50 and 14,194.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,524.80, 35,223.50 and 14,194.12 is: 19,587.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,524.80 : 35,223.50 = 14,194.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,524.80/35,223.50 = 14,194.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,524.80x = 35,223.50 × 14,194.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,524.80x = 499,966,585.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,966,585.82/25,524.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,587.48

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