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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,629.59, 35,367.76 and 14,298.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,629.59, 35,367.76 and 14,298.91 is: 19,731.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,629.59 : 35,367.76 = 14,298.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,629.59/35,367.76 = 14,298.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,629.59x = 35,367.76 × 14,298.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,629.59x = 505,720,417.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,720,417.14/25,629.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,731.90

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