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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,611.24, 35,340.66 and 14,279.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,611.24, 35,340.66 and 14,279.76 is: 19,704.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,611.24 : 35,340.66 = 14,279.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,611.24/35,340.66 = 14,279.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,611.24x = 35,340.66 × 14,279.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,611.24x = 504,656,143.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,656,143.04/25,611.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,704.48

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