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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,631.52, 35,371.08 and 14,453.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,631.52, 35,371.08 and 14,453.52 is: 19,945.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,631.52 : 35,371.08 = 14,453.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,631.52/35,371.08 = 14,453.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,631.52x = 35,371.08 × 14,453.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,631.52x = 511,236,612.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,236,612.20/25,631.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,945.62

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