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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,583.46, 35,305.78 and 14,253.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,583.46, 35,305.78 and 14,253.72 is: 19,670.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,583.46 : 35,305.78 = 14,253.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,583.46/35,305.78 = 14,253.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,583.46x = 35,305.78 × 14,253.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,583.46x = 503,238,702.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,238,702.50/25,583.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,670.47

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