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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,615.53, 35,349.62 and 14,285.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,615.53, 35,349.62 and 14,285.75 is: 19,714.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,615.53 : 35,349.62 = 14,285.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,615.53/35,349.62 = 14,285.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,615.53x = 35,349.62 × 14,285.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,615.53x = 504,995,585.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,995,585.74/25,615.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,714.43

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