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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,615.93, 35,349.92 and 14,285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,615.93, 35,349.92 and 14,285.44 is: 19,713.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,615.93 : 35,349.92 = 14,285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,615.93/35,349.92 = 14,285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,615.93x = 35,349.92 × 14,285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,615.93x = 504,989,045.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,989,045.55/25,615.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,713.87

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