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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,608.81, 35,340.06 and 14,278.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,608.81, 35,340.06 and 14,278.17 is: 19,703.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,608.81 : 35,340.06 = 14,278.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,608.81/35,340.06 = 14,278.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,608.81x = 35,340.06 × 14,278.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,608.81x = 504,591,384.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,591,384.49/25,608.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,703.82

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