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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,551.95, 35,263.39 and 14,221.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,551.95, 35,263.39 and 14,221.32 is: 19,626.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,551.95 : 35,263.39 = 14,221.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,551.95/35,263.39 = 14,221.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,551.95x = 35,263.39 × 14,221.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,551.95x = 501,491,953.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,491,953.47/25,551.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,626.37

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