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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,542.68, 35,248.56 and 14,364.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,542.68, 35,248.56 and 14,364.68 is: 19,823.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,542.68 : 35,248.56 = 14,364.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,542.68/35,248.56 = 14,364.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,542.68x = 35,248.56 × 14,364.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,542.68x = 506,334,284.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,334,284.86/25,542.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,823.07

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