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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,527.54, 35,231.17 and 14,349.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,527.54, 35,231.17 and 14,349.54 is: 19,804.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,527.54 : 35,231.17 = 14,349.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,527.54/35,231.17 = 14,349.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,527.54x = 35,231.17 × 14,349.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,527.54x = 505,551,083.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,551,083.16/25,527.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,804.14

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