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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,502.68, 35,200.38 and 14,328.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,502.68, 35,200.38 and 14,328.28 is: 19,776.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,502.68 : 35,200.38 = 14,328.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,502.68/35,200.38 = 14,328.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,502.68x = 35,200.38 × 14,328.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,502.68x = 504,360,900.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,360,900.75/25,502.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,776.78

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