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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,629.68, 35,369.98 and 14,300.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,629.68, 35,369.98 and 14,300.16 is: 19,734.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,629.68 : 35,369.98 = 14,300.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,629.68/35,369.98 = 14,300.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,629.68x = 35,369.98 × 14,300.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,629.68x = 505,796,354.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,796,354.03/25,629.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,734.79

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