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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,563.50, 35,277.63 and 14,385.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,563.50, 35,277.63 and 14,385.74 is: 19,852.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,563.50 : 35,277.63 = 14,385.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,563.50/35,277.63 = 14,385.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,563.50x = 35,277.63 × 14,385.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,563.50x = 507,494,813.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,494,813.00/25,563.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,852.32

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