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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,399.92, 35,051.85 and 14,221.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,399.92, 35,051.85 and 14,221.92 is: 19,626.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,399.92 : 35,051.85 = 14,221.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,399.92/35,051.85 = 14,221.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,399.92x = 35,051.85 × 14,221.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,399.92x = 498,504,606.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,504,606.55/25,399.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,626.23

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