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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,537.32, 35,241.21 and 14,206.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,537.32, 35,241.21 and 14,206.77 is: 19,605.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,537.32 : 35,241.21 = 14,206.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,537.32/35,241.21 = 14,206.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,537.32x = 35,241.21 × 14,206.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,537.32x = 500,663,764.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,663,764.99/25,537.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,605.18

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