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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,684.08, 35,442.24 and 14,503.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,684.08, 35,442.24 and 14,503.92 is: 20,014.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,684.08 : 35,442.24 = 14,503.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,684.08/35,442.24 = 14,503.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,684.08x = 35,442.24 × 14,503.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,684.08x = 514,051,413.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,051,413.58/25,684.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,014.40

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