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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,635.51, 35,376.95 and 14,304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,635.51, 35,376.95 and 14,304.32 is: 19,739.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,635.51 : 35,376.95 = 14,304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,635.51/35,376.95 = 14,304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,635.51x = 35,376.95 × 14,304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,635.51x = 506,043,213.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,043,213.42/25,635.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,739.93

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