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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,545.48, 35,253.23 and 14,215.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,545.48, 35,253.23 and 14,215.45 is: 19,617.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,545.48 : 35,253.23 = 14,215.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,545.48/35,253.23 = 14,215.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,545.48x = 35,253.23 × 14,215.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,545.48x = 501,140,435.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,140,435.29/25,545.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,617.58

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