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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,403.24, 35,051.94 and 14,223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,403.24, 35,051.94 and 14,223.08 is: 19,625.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,403.24 : 35,051.94 = 14,223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,403.24/35,051.94 = 14,223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,403.24x = 35,051.94 × 14,223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,403.24x = 498,546,546.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,546,546.78/25,403.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,625.31

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