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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,621.90, 35,358.41 and 14,292.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,621.90, 35,358.41 and 14,292.14 is: 19,723.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,621.90 : 35,358.41 = 14,292.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,621.90/35,358.41 = 14,292.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,621.90x = 35,358.41 × 14,292.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,621.90x = 505,347,204.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,347,204.84/25,621.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,723.25

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