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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,638.96, 35,380.62 and 14,307.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,638.96, 35,380.62 and 14,307.84 is: 19,744.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,638.96 : 35,380.62 = 14,307.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,638.96/35,380.62 = 14,307.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,638.96x = 35,380.62 × 14,307.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,638.96x = 506,220,250.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,220,250.06/25,638.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,744.18

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