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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,552.65, 35,262.61 and 14,374.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,552.65, 35,262.61 and 14,374.65 is: 19,836.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,552.65 : 35,262.61 = 14,374.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,552.65/35,262.61 = 14,374.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,552.65x = 35,262.61 × 14,374.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,552.65x = 506,887,604.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,887,604.96/25,552.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,836.99

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