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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,628.62, 35,367.55 and 14,297.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,628.62, 35,367.55 and 14,297.83 is: 19,731.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,628.62 : 35,367.55 = 14,297.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,628.62/35,367.55 = 14,297.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,628.62x = 35,367.55 × 14,297.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,628.62x = 505,679,145.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,679,145.93/25,628.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,731.03

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