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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,546.09, 35,253.04 and 14,215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,546.09, 35,253.04 and 14,215.16 is: 19,616.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,546.09 : 35,253.04 = 14,215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,546.09/35,253.04 = 14,215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,546.09x = 35,253.04 × 14,215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,546.09x = 501,127,356.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,127,356.75/25,546.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,616.60

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