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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,624.99, 35,361.52 and 14,294.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,624.99, 35,361.52 and 14,294.31 is: 19,725.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,624.99 : 35,361.52 = 14,294.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,624.99/35,361.52 = 14,294.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,624.99x = 35,361.52 × 14,294.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,624.99x = 505,468,528.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,468,528.95/25,624.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,725.61

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