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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,544.87, 35,252.08 and 14,214.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,544.87, 35,252.08 and 14,214.84 is: 19,616.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,544.87 : 35,252.08 = 14,214.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,544.87/35,252.08 = 14,214.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,544.87x = 35,252.08 × 14,214.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,544.87x = 501,102,676.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,102,676.87/25,544.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,616.57

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