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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,570.04, 35,285.70 and 14,239.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,570.04, 35,285.70 and 14,239.94 is: 19,650.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,570.04 : 35,285.70 = 14,239.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,570.04/35,285.70 = 14,239.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,570.04x = 35,285.70 × 14,239.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,570.04x = 502,466,250.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,466,250.86/25,570.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,650.59

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