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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,504.42, 35,199.39 and 14,328.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,504.42, 35,199.39 and 14,328.58 is: 19,775.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,504.42 : 35,199.39 = 14,328.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,504.42/35,199.39 = 14,328.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,504.42x = 35,199.39 × 14,328.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,504.42x = 504,357,345.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,357,345.65/25,504.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,775.29

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