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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,610.16, 35,341.86 and 14,279.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,610.16, 35,341.86 and 14,279.52 is: 19,705.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,610.16 : 35,341.86 = 14,279.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,610.16/35,341.86 = 14,279.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,610.16x = 35,341.86 × 14,279.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,610.16x = 504,664,796.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,664,796.71/25,610.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,705.65

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