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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,623.57, 35,356.99 and 14,291.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,623.57, 35,356.99 and 14,291.74 is: 19,720.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,623.57 : 35,356.99 = 14,291.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,623.57/35,356.99 = 14,291.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,623.57x = 35,356.99 × 14,291.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,623.57x = 505,312,660.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,312,660.02/25,623.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,720.62

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