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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,548.62, 35,257.48 and 14,218.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,548.62, 35,257.48 and 14,218.74 is: 19,622.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,548.62 : 35,257.48 = 14,218.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,548.62/35,257.48 = 14,218.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,548.62x = 35,257.48 × 14,218.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,548.62x = 501,316,905.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,316,905.63/25,548.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,622.08

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