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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,552.83, 35,262.90 and 14,374.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,552.83, 35,262.90 and 14,374.83 is: 19,837.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,552.83 : 35,262.90 = 14,374.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,552.83/35,262.90 = 14,374.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,552.83x = 35,262.90 × 14,374.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,552.83x = 506,898,192.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,898,192.81/25,552.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,837.26

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