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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,530.76, 35,232.44 and 14,352.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,530.76, 35,232.44 and 14,352.76 is: 19,806.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,530.76 : 35,232.44 = 14,352.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,530.76/35,232.44 = 14,352.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,530.76x = 35,232.44 × 14,352.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,530.76x = 505,682,755.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,682,755.53/25,530.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,806.80

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