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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,636.68, 35,378.52 and 14,305.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,636.68, 35,378.52 and 14,305.86 is: 19,742.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,636.68 : 35,378.52 = 14,305.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,636.68/35,378.52 = 14,305.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,636.68x = 35,378.52 × 14,305.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,636.68x = 506,120,154.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,120,154.13/25,636.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,742.03

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