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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,592.74, 35,311.80 and 14,414.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,592.74, 35,311.80 and 14,414.74 is: 19,888.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,592.74 : 35,311.80 = 14,414.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,592.74/35,311.80 = 14,414.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,592.74x = 35,311.80 × 14,414.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,592.74x = 509,010,415.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,010,415.93/25,592.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,888.86

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