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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,536.68, 35,240.28 and 14,358.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,536.68, 35,240.28 and 14,358.68 is: 19,814.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,536.68 : 35,240.28 = 14,358.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,536.68/35,240.28 = 14,358.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,536.68x = 35,240.28 × 14,358.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,536.68x = 506,003,903.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,003,903.63/25,536.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,814.79

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