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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,614.16, 35,350.56 and 14,285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,614.16, 35,350.56 and 14,285.44 is: 19,715.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,614.16 : 35,350.56 = 14,285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,614.16/35,350.56 = 14,285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,614.16x = 35,350.56 × 14,285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,614.16x = 504,998,303.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,998,303.85/25,614.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,715.59

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