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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,545.92, 35,253.63 and 14,214.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,545.92, 35,253.63 and 14,214.83 is: 19,616.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,545.92 : 35,253.63 = 14,214.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,545.92/35,253.63 = 14,214.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,545.92x = 35,253.63 × 14,214.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,545.92x = 501,124,181.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,124,181.06/25,545.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,616.61

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