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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,602.52, 35,331.63 and 14,272.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,602.52, 35,331.63 and 14,272.74 is: 19,696.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,602.52 : 35,331.63 = 14,272.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,602.52/35,331.63 = 14,272.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,602.52x = 35,331.63 × 14,272.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,602.52x = 504,279,168.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,279,168.77/25,602.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,696.47

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