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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,551.91, 35,261.27 and 14,221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,551.91, 35,261.27 and 14,221.88 is: 19,625.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,551.91 : 35,261.27 = 14,221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,551.91/35,261.27 = 14,221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,551.91x = 35,261.27 × 14,221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,551.91x = 501,481,568.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,481,568.73/25,551.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,625.99

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