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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,630.72, 35,370.66 and 14,301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,630.72, 35,370.66 and 14,301.28 is: 19,735.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,630.72 : 35,370.66 = 14,301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,630.72/35,370.66 = 14,301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,630.72x = 35,370.66 × 14,301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,630.72x = 505,845,712.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,845,712.44/25,630.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,735.92

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