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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,495.24, 35,183.22 and 14,317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,495.24, 35,183.22 and 14,317 is: 19,757.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,495.24 : 35,183.22 = 14,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,495.24/35,183.22 = 14,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,495.24x = 35,183.22 × 14,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,495.24x = 503,718,160.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,718,160.74/25,495.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,757.34

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