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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,628.96, 35,367.98 and 14,298.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,628.96, 35,367.98 and 14,298.45 is: 19,731.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,628.96 : 35,367.98 = 14,298.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,628.96/35,367.98 = 14,298.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,628.96x = 35,367.98 × 14,298.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,628.96x = 505,707,222.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,707,222.14/25,628.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,731.87

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