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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,546.59, 35,253.73 and 14,215.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,546.59, 35,253.73 and 14,215.66 is: 19,617.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,546.59 : 35,253.73 = 14,215.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,546.59/35,253.73 = 14,215.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,546.59x = 35,253.73 × 14,215.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,546.59x = 501,154,792.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,154,792.06/25,546.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,617.29

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