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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,502.68, 35,193.18 and 14,324.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,502.68, 35,193.18 and 14,324.68 is: 19,767.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,502.68 : 35,193.18 = 14,324.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,502.68/35,193.18 = 14,324.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,502.68x = 35,193.18 × 14,324.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,502.68x = 504,131,041.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,131,041.68/25,502.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,767.77

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