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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,562.24, 35,277.12 and 14,384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,562.24, 35,277.12 and 14,384 is: 19,850.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,562.24 : 35,277.12 = 14,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,562.24/35,277.12 = 14,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,562.24x = 35,277.12 × 14,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,562.24x = 507,426,094.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,426,094.08/25,562.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,850.61

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