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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,525.74, 35,222.45 and 14,192.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,525.74, 35,222.45 and 14,192.39 is: 19,583.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,525.74 : 35,222.45 = 14,192.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,525.74/35,222.45 = 14,192.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,525.74x = 35,222.45 × 14,192.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,525.74x = 499,890,747.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,890,747.16/25,525.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,583.79

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