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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,635.96, 35,376.48 and 14,304.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,635.96, 35,376.48 and 14,304.84 is: 19,740.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,635.96 : 35,376.48 = 14,304.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,635.96/35,376.48 = 14,304.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,635.96x = 35,376.48 × 14,304.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,635.96x = 506,054,886.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,054,886.16/25,635.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,740.04

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