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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,542.81, 35,247 and 14,212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,542.81, 35,247 and 14,212.32 is: 19,611.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,542.81 : 35,247 = 14,212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,542.81/35,247 = 14,212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,542.81x = 35,247 × 14,212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,542.81x = 500,941,643.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,941,643.04/25,542.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,611.85

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