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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,631.52, 35,371.44 and 14,453.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,631.52, 35,371.44 and 14,453.44 is: 19,945.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,631.52 : 35,371.44 = 14,453.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,631.52/35,371.44 = 14,453.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,631.52x = 35,371.44 × 14,453.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,631.52x = 511,238,985.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,238,985.75/25,631.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,945.71

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