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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,583.92, 35,306.90 and 14,253.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,583.92, 35,306.90 and 14,253.41 is: 19,670.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,583.92 : 35,306.90 = 14,253.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,583.92/35,306.90 = 14,253.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,583.92x = 35,306.90 × 14,253.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,583.92x = 503,243,659.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,243,659.58/25,583.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,670.31

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