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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,545.84, 35,251.92 and 14,215.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,545.84, 35,251.92 and 14,215.92 is: 19,617.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,545.84 : 35,251.92 = 14,215.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,545.84/35,251.92 = 14,215.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,545.84x = 35,251.92 × 14,215.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,545.84x = 501,138,474.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,138,474.57/25,545.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,617.22

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