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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,512, 35,208.72 and 14,336.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,512, 35,208.72 and 14,336.16 is: 19,785.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,512 : 35,208.72 = 14,336.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,512/35,208.72 = 14,336.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,512x = 35,208.72 × 14,336.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,512x = 504,757,843.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,757,843.32/25,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,785.11

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