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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,625.16, 35,362.78 and 14,294.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,625.16, 35,362.78 and 14,294.37 is: 19,726.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,625.16 : 35,362.78 = 14,294.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,625.16/35,362.78 = 14,294.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,625.16x = 35,362.78 × 14,294.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,625.16x = 505,488,758.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,488,758.42/25,625.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,726.27

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