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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,621.52, 35,357.68 and 14,443.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,621.52, 35,357.68 and 14,443.52 is: 19,932.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,621.52 : 35,357.68 = 14,443.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,621.52/35,357.68 = 14,443.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,621.52x = 35,357.68 × 14,443.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,621.52x = 510,689,358.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,689,358.23/25,621.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,932.05

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