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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,553.40, 35,263.64 and 14,375.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,553.40, 35,263.64 and 14,375.40 is: 19,838.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,553.40 : 35,263.64 = 14,375.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,553.40/35,263.64 = 14,375.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,553.40x = 35,263.64 × 14,375.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,553.40x = 506,928,930.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,928,930.46/25,553.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,838.02

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