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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,635.72, 35,377.56 and 14,306.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,635.72, 35,377.56 and 14,306.28 is: 19,742.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,635.72 : 35,377.56 = 14,306.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,635.72/35,377.56 = 14,306.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,635.72x = 35,377.56 × 14,306.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,635.72x = 506,121,279.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,121,279.08/25,635.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,742.82

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