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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,612.83, 35,344.35 and 14,283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,612.83, 35,344.35 and 14,283.50 is: 19,710.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,612.83 : 35,344.35 = 14,283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,612.83/35,344.35 = 14,283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,612.83x = 35,344.35 × 14,283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,612.83x = 504,840,846.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,840,846.50/25,612.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,710.47

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