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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,539.16, 35,244.89 and 14,054.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,539.16, 35,244.89 and 14,054.53 is: 19,395.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,539.16 : 35,244.89 = 14,054.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,539.16/35,244.89 = 14,054.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,539.16x = 35,244.89 × 14,054.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,539.16x = 495,350,363.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,350,363.85/25,539.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,395.72

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