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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,503.12, 35,192.88 and 14,325.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,503.12, 35,192.88 and 14,325.12 is: 19,767.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,503.12 : 35,192.88 = 14,325.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,503.12/35,192.88 = 14,325.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,503.12x = 35,192.88 × 14,325.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,503.12x = 504,142,229.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,142,229.15/25,503.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,767.86

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