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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,632.64, 35,371.84 and 14,303.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,632.64, 35,371.84 and 14,303.36 is: 19,737.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,632.64 : 35,371.84 = 14,303.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,632.64/35,371.84 = 14,303.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,632.64x = 35,371.84 × 14,303.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,632.64x = 505,936,161.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,936,161.38/25,632.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,737.97

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