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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,604.24, 35,335.90 and 14,277.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,604.24, 35,335.90 and 14,277.42 is: 19,703.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,604.24 : 35,335.90 = 14,277.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,604.24/35,335.90 = 14,277.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,604.24x = 35,335.90 × 14,277.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,604.24x = 504,505,485.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,505,485.38/25,604.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,703.98

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