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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,553.76, 35,263.68 and 14,375.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,553.76, 35,263.68 and 14,375.68 is: 19,838.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,553.76 : 35,263.68 = 14,375.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,553.76/35,263.68 = 14,375.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,553.76x = 35,263.68 × 14,375.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,553.76x = 506,939,379.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,939,379.30/25,553.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,838.15

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