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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,609.81, 35,341.44 and 14,279.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,609.81, 35,341.44 and 14,279.17 is: 19,705.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,609.81 : 35,341.44 = 14,279.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,609.81/35,341.44 = 14,279.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,609.81x = 35,341.44 × 14,279.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,609.81x = 504,646,429.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,646,429.80/25,609.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,705.20

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