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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,558.50, 35,271.51 and 13,917.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,558.50, 35,271.51 and 13,917.49 is: 19,206.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,558.50 : 35,271.51 = 13,917.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,558.50/35,271.51 = 13,917.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,558.50x = 35,271.51 × 13,917.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,558.50x = 490,890,845.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,890,845.20/25,558.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,206.56

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