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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,551.15, 35,260.77 and 14,221.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,551.15, 35,260.77 and 14,221.12 is: 19,625.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,551.15 : 35,260.77 = 14,221.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,551.15/35,260.77 = 14,221.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,551.15x = 35,260.77 × 14,221.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,551.15x = 501,447,592.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,447,592.76/25,551.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,625.25

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