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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,524, 35,225.28 and 14,348.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,524, 35,225.28 and 14,348.16 is: 19,801.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,524 : 35,225.28 = 14,348.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,524/35,225.28 = 14,348.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,524x = 35,225.28 × 14,348.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,524x = 505,417,953.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,417,953.48/25,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,801.68

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