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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,609.98, 35,342.15 and 14,279.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,609.98, 35,342.15 and 14,279.14 is: 19,705.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,609.98 : 35,342.15 = 14,279.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,609.98/35,342.15 = 14,279.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,609.98x = 35,342.15 × 14,279.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,609.98x = 504,655,507.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,655,507.75/25,609.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,705.42

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