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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,637.28, 35,380.08 and 14,460

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,637.28, 35,380.08 and 14,460 is: 19,955.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,637.28 : 35,380.08 = 14,460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,637.28/35,380.08 = 14,460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,637.28x = 35,380.08 × 14,460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,637.28x = 511,595,956.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,595,956.80/25,637.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,955.16

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