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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,611.72, 35,344.44 and 14,282.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,611.72, 35,344.44 and 14,282.25 is: 19,709.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,611.72 : 35,344.44 = 14,282.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,611.72/35,344.44 = 14,282.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,611.72x = 35,344.44 × 14,282.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,611.72x = 504,798,128.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,798,128.19/25,611.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,709.65

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