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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,571.08, 35,287.11 and 14,241.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,571.08, 35,287.11 and 14,241.06 is: 19,652.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,571.08 : 35,287.11 = 14,241.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,571.08/35,287.11 = 14,241.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,571.08x = 35,287.11 × 14,241.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,571.08x = 502,525,603.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,525,603.10/25,571.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,652.11

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