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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,567.68, 35,283.31 and 14,237.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,567.68, 35,283.31 and 14,237.32 is: 19,647.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,567.68 : 35,283.31 = 14,237.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,567.68/35,283.31 = 14,237.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,567.68x = 35,283.31 × 14,237.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,567.68x = 502,339,797.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,339,797.57/25,567.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,647.45

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