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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,538.63, 35,248.91 and 14,211.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,538.63, 35,248.91 and 14,211.99 is: 19,615.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,538.63 : 35,248.91 = 14,211.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,538.63/35,248.91 = 14,211.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,538.63x = 35,248.91 × 14,211.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,538.63x = 500,957,085.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,957,085.37/25,538.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,615.66

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