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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,533.81, 35,235.97 and 14,202.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,533.81, 35,235.97 and 14,202.72 is: 19,599.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,533.81 : 35,235.97 = 14,202.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,533.81/35,235.97 = 14,202.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,533.81x = 35,235.97 × 14,202.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,533.81x = 500,446,615.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,446,615.84/25,533.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,599.37

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