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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,625.42, 35,363.13 and 14,294.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,625.42, 35,363.13 and 14,294.63 is: 19,726.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,625.42 : 35,363.13 = 14,294.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,625.42/35,363.13 = 14,294.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,625.42x = 35,363.13 × 14,294.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,625.42x = 505,502,858.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,502,858.99/25,625.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,726.62

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