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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,529.81, 35,230.46 and 14,198.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,529.81, 35,230.46 and 14,198.72 is: 19,593.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,529.81 : 35,230.46 = 14,198.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,529.81/35,230.46 = 14,198.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,529.81x = 35,230.46 × 14,198.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,529.81x = 500,227,189.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,227,189.87/25,529.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,593.85

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