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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,582.76, 35,303.67 and 14,252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,582.76, 35,303.67 and 14,252.24 is: 19,667.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,582.76 : 35,303.67 = 14,252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,582.76/35,303.67 = 14,252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,582.76x = 35,303.67 × 14,252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,582.76x = 503,156,201.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,156,201.20/25,582.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,667.79

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