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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,583.85, 35,306.25 and 14,254.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,583.85, 35,306.25 and 14,254.05 is: 19,670.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,583.85 : 35,306.25 = 14,254.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,583.85/35,306.25 = 14,254.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,583.85x = 35,306.25 × 14,254.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,583.85x = 503,257,052.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,257,052.81/25,583.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,670.89

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