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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,364.32, 35,002.76 and 14,186.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,364.32, 35,002.76 and 14,186.32 is: 19,577.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,364.32 : 35,002.76 = 14,186.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,364.32/35,002.76 = 14,186.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,364.32x = 35,002.76 × 14,186.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,364.32x = 496,560,354.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,560,354.24/25,364.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,577.12

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