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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,541.71, 35,247.74 and 14,211.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,541.71, 35,247.74 and 14,211.69 is: 19,612.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,541.71 : 35,247.74 = 14,211.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,541.71/35,247.74 = 14,211.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,541.71x = 35,247.74 × 14,211.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,541.71x = 500,929,706.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,929,706.78/25,541.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,612.22

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