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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,632.24, 35,373.72 and 14,454

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,632.24, 35,373.72 and 14,454 is: 19,947.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,632.24 : 35,373.72 = 14,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,632.24/35,373.72 = 14,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,632.24x = 35,373.72 × 14,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,632.24x = 511,291,748.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,291,748.88/25,632.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,947.21

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