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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,525.52, 35,224.84 and 14,347.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,525.52, 35,224.84 and 14,347.44 is: 19,799.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,525.52 : 35,224.84 = 14,347.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,525.52/35,224.84 = 14,347.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,525.52x = 35,224.84 × 14,347.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,525.52x = 505,386,278.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,386,278.41/25,525.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,799.25

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