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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,535.93, 35,236.89 and 14,203.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,535.93, 35,236.89 and 14,203.62 is: 19,599.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,535.93 : 35,236.89 = 14,203.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,535.93/35,236.89 = 14,203.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,535.93x = 35,236.89 × 14,203.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,535.93x = 500,491,395.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,491,395.54/25,535.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,599.50

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