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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,621.52, 35,357.64 and 14,443.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,621.52, 35,357.64 and 14,443.44 is: 19,931.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,621.52 : 35,357.64 = 14,443.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,621.52/35,357.64 = 14,443.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,621.52x = 35,357.64 × 14,443.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,621.52x = 510,685,951.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,685,951.88/25,621.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,931.91

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