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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,612.76, 35,345.46 and 14,282.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,612.76, 35,345.46 and 14,282.39 is: 19,709.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,612.76 : 35,345.46 = 14,282.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,612.76/35,345.46 = 14,282.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,612.76x = 35,345.46 × 14,282.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,612.76x = 504,817,732.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,817,732.81/25,612.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,709.62

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