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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,579.72, 35,295.33 and 14,248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,579.72, 35,295.33 and 14,248.94 is: 19,660.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,579.72 : 35,295.33 = 14,248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,579.72/35,295.33 = 14,248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,579.72x = 35,295.33 × 14,248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,579.72x = 502,920,862.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,920,862.97/25,579.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,660.92

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