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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,628.50, 35,367.33 and 13,852.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,628.50, 35,367.33 and 13,852.50 is: 19,116.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,628.50 : 35,367.33 = 13,852.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,628.50/35,367.33 = 13,852.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,628.50x = 35,367.33 × 13,852.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,628.50x = 489,925,938.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,925,938.83/25,628.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,116.45

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