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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,523.52, 35,222.08 and 14,345.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,523.52, 35,222.08 and 14,345.44 is: 19,796.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,523.52 : 35,222.08 = 14,345.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,523.52/35,222.08 = 14,345.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,523.52x = 35,222.08 × 14,345.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,523.52x = 505,276,235.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,276,235.32/25,523.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,796.49

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