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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,575.19, 35,294.86 and 14,244.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,575.19, 35,294.86 and 14,244.69 is: 19,658.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,575.19 : 35,294.86 = 14,244.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,575.19/35,294.86 = 14,244.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,575.19x = 35,294.86 × 14,244.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,575.19x = 502,764,357.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,764,357.10/25,575.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,658.28

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