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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,604.31, 35,333.85 and 14,273.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,604.31, 35,333.85 and 14,273.67 is: 19,697.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,604.31 : 35,333.85 = 14,273.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,604.31/35,333.85 = 14,273.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,604.31x = 35,333.85 × 14,273.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,604.31x = 504,343,714.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,343,714.73/25,604.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,697.61

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