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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,569, 35,290.08 and 14,391

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,569, 35,290.08 and 14,391 is: 19,862.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,569 : 35,290.08 = 14,391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,569/35,290.08 = 14,391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,569x = 35,290.08 × 14,391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,569x = 507,859,541.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,859,541.28/25,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,862.32

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