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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,580.07, 35,292.38 and 14,399.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,580.07, 35,292.38 and 14,399.91 is: 19,867.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,580.07 : 35,292.38 = 14,399.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,580.07/35,292.38 = 14,399.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,580.07x = 35,292.38 × 14,399.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,580.07x = 508,207,023.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,207,023.69/25,580.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,867.30

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