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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,551.63, 35,260.92 and 14,939.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,551.63, 35,260.92 and 14,939.19 is: 20,615.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,551.63 : 35,260.92 = 14,939.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,551.63/35,260.92 = 14,939.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,551.63x = 35,260.92 × 14,939.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,551.63x = 526,769,583.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,769,583.45/25,551.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,615.89

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