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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,608.31, 35,339.63 and 14,278.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,608.31, 35,339.63 and 14,278.52 is: 19,704.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,608.31 : 35,339.63 = 14,278.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,608.31/35,339.63 = 14,278.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,608.31x = 35,339.63 × 14,278.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,608.31x = 504,597,542.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,597,542.36/25,608.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,704.45

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