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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,613.21, 35,346.86 and 14,282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,613.21, 35,346.86 and 14,282.60 is: 19,710.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,613.21 : 35,346.86 = 14,282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,613.21/35,346.86 = 14,282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,613.21x = 35,346.86 × 14,282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,613.21x = 504,844,814.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,844,814.49/25,613.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,710.33

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