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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,651.28, 35,396.52 and 14,319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,651.28, 35,396.52 and 14,319.92 is: 19,760.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,651.28 : 35,396.52 = 14,319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,651.28/35,396.52 = 14,319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,651.28x = 35,396.52 × 14,319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,651.28x = 506,875,334.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,875,334.68/25,651.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,760.24

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