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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,587.08, 35,308.76 and 14,099.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,587.08, 35,308.76 and 14,099.73 is: 19,456.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,587.08 : 35,308.76 = 14,099.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,587.08/35,308.76 = 14,099.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,587.08x = 35,308.76 × 14,099.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,587.08x = 497,843,912.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,843,912.14/25,587.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,456.85

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