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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,545.68, 35,252.70 and 14,367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,545.68, 35,252.70 and 14,367.68 is: 19,827.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,545.68 : 35,252.70 = 14,367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,545.68/35,252.70 = 14,367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,545.68x = 35,252.70 × 14,367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,545.68x = 506,499,512.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,499,512.74/25,545.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,827.21

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