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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,399.56, 35,051.76 and 14,068.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,399.56, 35,051.76 and 14,068.20 is: 19,414.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,399.56 : 35,051.76 = 14,068.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,399.56/35,051.76 = 14,068.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,399.56x = 35,051.76 × 14,068.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,399.56x = 493,115,170.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,115,170.03/25,399.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,414.32

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