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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,552.11, 35,261.66 and 14,221.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,552.11, 35,261.66 and 14,221.43 is: 19,625.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,552.11 : 35,261.66 = 14,221.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,552.11/35,261.66 = 14,221.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,552.11x = 35,261.66 × 14,221.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,552.11x = 501,471,229.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,471,229.37/25,552.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,625.43

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