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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,537.83, 35,241.69 and 14,207.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,537.83, 35,241.69 and 14,207.10 is: 19,605.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,537.83 : 35,241.69 = 14,207.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,537.83/35,241.69 = 14,207.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,537.83x = 35,241.69 × 14,207.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,537.83x = 500,682,214.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,682,214.00/25,537.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,605.51

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