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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,623.56, 35,358.90 and 14,294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,623.56, 35,358.90 and 14,294.72 is: 19,725.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,623.56 : 35,358.90 = 14,294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,623.56/35,358.90 = 14,294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,623.56x = 35,358.90 × 14,294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,623.56x = 505,445,575.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,445,575.01/25,623.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,725.81

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