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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,547.42, 35,255.70 and 14,216.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,547.42, 35,255.70 and 14,216.33 is: 19,618.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,547.42 : 35,255.70 = 14,216.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,547.42/35,255.70 = 14,216.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,547.42x = 35,255.70 × 14,216.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,547.42x = 501,206,489.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,206,489.30/25,547.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,618.68

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