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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,552.16, 35,260.08 and 14,372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,552.16, 35,260.08 and 14,372 is: 19,832.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,552.16 : 35,260.08 = 14,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,552.16/35,260.08 = 14,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,552.16x = 35,260.08 × 14,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,552.16x = 506,757,869.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,757,869.76/25,552.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,832.29

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