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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,543.43, 35,249.60 and 14,365.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,543.43, 35,249.60 and 14,365.43 is: 19,824.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,543.43 : 35,249.60 = 14,365.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,543.43/35,249.60 = 14,365.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,543.43x = 35,249.60 × 14,365.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,543.43x = 506,375,589.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,375,589.50/25,543.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,824.10

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