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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,562.52, 35,276.26 and 14,384.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,562.52, 35,276.26 and 14,384.52 is: 19,850.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,562.52 : 35,276.26 = 14,384.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,562.52/35,276.26 = 14,384.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,562.52x = 35,276.26 × 14,384.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,562.52x = 507,432,067.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,432,067.50/25,562.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,850.63

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