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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,628.87, 35,367.89 and 14,298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,628.87, 35,367.89 and 14,298.08 is: 19,731.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,628.87 : 35,367.89 = 14,298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,628.87/35,367.89 = 14,298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,628.87x = 35,367.89 × 14,298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,628.87x = 505,692,920.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,692,920.65/25,628.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,731.38

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