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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,533.32, 35,235.89 and 14,355.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,533.32, 35,235.89 and 14,355.32 is: 19,810.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,533.32 : 35,235.89 = 14,355.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,533.32/35,235.89 = 14,355.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,533.32x = 35,235.89 × 14,355.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,533.32x = 505,822,476.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,822,476.43/25,533.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,810.29

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