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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,583.94, 35,304.89 and 14,253.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,583.94, 35,304.89 and 14,253.17 is: 19,668.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,583.94 : 35,304.89 = 14,253.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,583.94/35,304.89 = 14,253.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,583.94x = 35,304.89 × 14,253.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,583.94x = 503,206,351.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,206,351.21/25,583.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,668.84

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