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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,439.16, 35,104.12 and 14,259

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,439.16, 35,104.12 and 14,259 is: 19,676.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,439.16 : 35,104.12 = 14,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,439.16/35,104.12 = 14,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,439.16x = 35,104.12 × 14,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,439.16x = 500,549,647.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,549,647.08/25,439.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,676.34

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