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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,604.29, 35,334.06 and 14,274.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,604.29, 35,334.06 and 14,274.50 is: 19,698.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,604.29 : 35,334.06 = 14,274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,604.29/35,334.06 = 14,274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,604.29x = 35,334.06 × 14,274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,604.29x = 504,376,039.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,376,039.47/25,604.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,698.89

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