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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,651.65, 35,399.83 and 14,166.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,651.65, 35,399.83 and 14,166.53 is: 19,550.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,651.65 : 35,399.83 = 14,166.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,651.65/35,399.83 = 14,166.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,651.65x = 35,399.83 × 14,166.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,651.65x = 501,492,576.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,492,576.69/25,651.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,550.11

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