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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,583.92, 35,307.03 and 14,254.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,583.92, 35,307.03 and 14,254.18 is: 19,671.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,583.92 : 35,307.03 = 14,254.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,583.92/35,307.03 = 14,254.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,583.92x = 35,307.03 × 14,254.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,583.92x = 503,272,760.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,272,760.89/25,583.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,671.45

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