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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,535.43, 35,238.37 and 14,204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,535.43, 35,238.37 and 14,204.68 is: 19,602.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,535.43 : 35,238.37 = 14,204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,535.43/35,238.37 = 14,204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,535.43x = 35,238.37 × 14,204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,535.43x = 500,549,769.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,549,769.57/25,535.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,602.17

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