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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,546.92, 35,255.01 and 14,215.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,546.92, 35,255.01 and 14,215.83 is: 19,617.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,546.92 : 35,255.01 = 14,215.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,546.92/35,255.01 = 14,215.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,546.92x = 35,255.01 × 14,215.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,546.92x = 501,179,228.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,179,228.81/25,546.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,617.99

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