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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,377.58, 35,021.28 and 14,199.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,377.58, 35,021.28 and 14,199.58 is: 19,595.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,377.58 : 35,021.28 = 14,199.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,377.58/35,021.28 = 14,199.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,377.58x = 35,021.28 × 14,199.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,377.58x = 497,287,467.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,287,467.06/25,377.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,595.54

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