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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,764.36, 35,555.38 and 14,434.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,764.36, 35,555.38 and 14,434.68 is: 19,920.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,764.36 : 35,555.38 = 14,434.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,764.36/35,555.38 = 14,434.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,764.36x = 35,555.38 × 14,434.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,764.36x = 513,230,532.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,230,532.58/25,764.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,920.17

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