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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,623.99, 35,360.15 and 14,293.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,623.99, 35,360.15 and 14,293.31 is: 19,724.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,623.99 : 35,360.15 = 14,293.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,623.99/35,360.15 = 14,293.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,623.99x = 35,360.15 × 14,293.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,623.99x = 505,413,337.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,413,337.33/25,623.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,724.22

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