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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,579.91, 35,300.08 and 14,249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,579.91, 35,300.08 and 14,249.28 is: 19,663.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,579.91 : 35,300.08 = 14,249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,579.91/35,300.08 = 14,249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,579.91x = 35,300.08 × 14,249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,579.91x = 503,000,723.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,000,723.94/25,579.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,663.90

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