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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,584.42, 35,307.45 and 14,253.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,584.42, 35,307.45 and 14,253.96 is: 19,670.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,584.42 : 35,307.45 = 14,253.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,584.42/35,307.45 = 14,253.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,584.42x = 35,307.45 × 14,253.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,584.42x = 503,270,980.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,270,980.00/25,584.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,670.99

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