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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,613.93, 35,347.38 and 14,284.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,613.93, 35,347.38 and 14,284.15 is: 19,712.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,613.93 : 35,347.38 = 14,284.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,613.93/35,347.38 = 14,284.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,613.93x = 35,347.38 × 14,284.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,613.93x = 504,907,204.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,907,204.00/25,613.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,712.21

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