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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,578.57, 35,299.39 and 14,093.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,578.57, 35,299.39 and 14,093.96 is: 19,450.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,578.57 : 35,299.39 = 14,093.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,578.57/35,299.39 = 14,093.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,578.57x = 35,299.39 × 14,093.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,578.57x = 497,508,190.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,508,190.68/25,578.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,450.20

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