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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,502.50, 35,196.76 and 14,324.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,502.50, 35,196.76 and 14,324.50 is: 19,769.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,502.50 : 35,196.76 = 14,324.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,502.50/35,196.76 = 14,324.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,502.50x = 35,196.76 × 14,324.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,502.50x = 504,175,988.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,175,988.62/25,502.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,769.67

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