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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,563.88, 35,278.44 and 14,385.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,563.88, 35,278.44 and 14,385.88 is: 19,852.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,563.88 : 35,278.44 = 14,385.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,563.88/35,278.44 = 14,385.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,563.88x = 35,278.44 × 14,385.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,563.88x = 507,511,404.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,511,404.43/25,563.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,852.68

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