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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,580.76, 35,300.91 and 14,250.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,580.76, 35,300.91 and 14,250.24 is: 19,665.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,580.76 : 35,300.91 = 14,250.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,580.76/35,300.91 = 14,250.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,580.76x = 35,300.91 × 14,250.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,580.76x = 503,046,439.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,046,439.72/25,580.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,665.03

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