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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,552.38, 35,267.15 and 14,374.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,552.38, 35,267.15 and 14,374.38 is: 19,839.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,552.38 : 35,267.15 = 14,374.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,552.38/35,267.15 = 14,374.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,552.38x = 35,267.15 × 14,374.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,552.38x = 506,943,415.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,943,415.62/25,552.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,839.38

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