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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,617.43, 35,351.98 and 14,286.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,617.43, 35,351.98 and 14,286.94 is: 19,715.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,617.43 : 35,351.98 = 14,286.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,617.43/35,351.98 = 14,286.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,617.43x = 35,351.98 × 14,286.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,617.43x = 505,071,617.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,071,617.14/25,617.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,715.94

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