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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,621.76, 35,358.23 and 14,291.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,621.76, 35,358.23 and 14,291.98 is: 19,723.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,621.76 : 35,358.23 = 14,291.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,621.76/35,358.23 = 14,291.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,621.76x = 35,358.23 × 14,291.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,621.76x = 505,339,063.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,339,063.33/25,621.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,723.04

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