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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,584.42, 35,305.72 and 14,253.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,584.42, 35,305.72 and 14,253.91 is: 19,669.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,584.42 : 35,305.72 = 14,253.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,584.42/35,305.72 = 14,253.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,584.42x = 35,305.72 × 14,253.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,584.42x = 503,244,555.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,244,555.37/25,584.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,669.96

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