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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,618.08, 35,351.61 and 14,288.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,618.08, 35,351.61 and 14,288.76 is: 19,717.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,618.08 : 35,351.61 = 14,288.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,618.08/35,351.61 = 14,288.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,618.08x = 35,351.61 × 14,288.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,618.08x = 505,130,670.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,130,670.90/25,618.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,717.74

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