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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,625.56, 35,363.30 and 14,295.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,625.56, 35,363.30 and 14,295.78 is: 19,728.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,625.56 : 35,363.30 = 14,295.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,625.56/35,363.30 = 14,295.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,625.56x = 35,363.30 × 14,295.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,625.56x = 505,545,956.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,545,956.87/25,625.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,728.19

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