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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,581.89, 35,303.38 and 14,098.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,581.89, 35,303.38 and 14,098.16 is: 19,455.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,581.89 : 35,303.38 = 14,098.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,581.89/35,303.38 = 14,098.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,581.89x = 35,303.38 × 14,098.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,581.89x = 497,712,752.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,712,752.79/25,581.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,455.67

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