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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,608.77, 35,339.52 and 14,279.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,608.77, 35,339.52 and 14,279.37 is: 19,705.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,608.77 : 35,339.52 = 14,279.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,608.77/35,339.52 = 14,279.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,608.77x = 35,339.52 × 14,279.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,608.77x = 504,626,081.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,626,081.70/25,608.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,705.21

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