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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,543.68, 35,249.94 and 14,365.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,543.68, 35,249.94 and 14,365.68 is: 19,824.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,543.68 : 35,249.94 = 14,365.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,543.68/35,249.94 = 14,365.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,543.68x = 35,249.94 × 14,365.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,543.68x = 506,389,358.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,389,358.06/25,543.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,824.45

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