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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,551.11, 35,261.70 and 14,221.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,551.11, 35,261.70 and 14,221.33 is: 19,626.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,551.11 : 35,261.70 = 14,221.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,551.11/35,261.70 = 14,221.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,551.11x = 35,261.70 × 14,221.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,551.11x = 501,468,398.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,468,398.51/25,551.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,626.09

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