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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,444.08, 35,111.88 and 14,265.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,444.08, 35,111.88 and 14,265.36 is: 19,685.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,444.08 : 35,111.88 = 14,265.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,444.08/35,111.88 = 14,265.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,444.08x = 35,111.88 × 14,265.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,444.08x = 500,883,608.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,883,608.48/25,444.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,685.66

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