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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,537.13, 35,241.96 and 14,206.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,537.13, 35,241.96 and 14,206.99 is: 19,606.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,537.13 : 35,241.96 = 14,206.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,537.13/35,241.96 = 14,206.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,537.13x = 35,241.96 × 14,206.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,537.13x = 500,682,173.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,682,173.30/25,537.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,606.05

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