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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,399.13, 35,050.79 and 14,221.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,399.13, 35,050.79 and 14,221.13 is: 19,625.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,399.13 : 35,050.79 = 14,221.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,399.13/35,050.79 = 14,221.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,399.13x = 35,050.79 × 14,221.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,399.13x = 498,461,701.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,461,701.49/25,399.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,625.15

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