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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,583.57, 35,307.91 and 14,254.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,583.57, 35,307.91 and 14,254.91 is: 19,673.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,583.57 : 35,307.91 = 14,254.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,583.57/35,307.91 = 14,254.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,583.57x = 35,307.91 × 14,254.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,583.57x = 503,311,079.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,311,079.34/25,583.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,673.22

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