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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,622.99, 35,357.28 and 14,291.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,622.99, 35,357.28 and 14,291.60 is: 19,721.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,622.99 : 35,357.28 = 14,291.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,622.99/35,357.28 = 14,291.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,622.99x = 35,357.28 × 14,291.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,622.99x = 505,311,872.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,311,872.47/25,622.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,721.04

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