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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,422.57, 35,083.05 and 14,244.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,422.57, 35,083.05 and 14,244.57 is: 19,657.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,422.57 : 35,083.05 = 14,244.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,422.57/35,083.05 = 14,244.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,422.57x = 35,083.05 × 14,244.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,422.57x = 499,742,961.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,742,961.54/25,422.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,657.45

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