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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,587.92, 35,311.98 and 14,103.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,587.92, 35,311.98 and 14,103.23 is: 19,462.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,587.92 : 35,311.98 = 14,103.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,587.92/35,311.98 = 14,103.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,587.92x = 35,311.98 × 14,103.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,587.92x = 498,012,799.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,012,799.14/25,587.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,462.81

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