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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,539.36, 35,247.60 and 14,363.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,539.36, 35,247.60 and 14,363.52 is: 19,823.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,539.36 : 35,247.60 = 14,363.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,539.36/35,247.60 = 14,363.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,539.36x = 35,247.60 × 14,363.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,539.36x = 506,279,607.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,279,607.55/25,539.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,823.50

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