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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,630.59, 35,369.14 and 14,299.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,630.59, 35,369.14 and 14,299.91 is: 19,733.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,630.59 : 35,369.14 = 14,299.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,630.59/35,369.14 = 14,299.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,630.59x = 35,369.14 × 14,299.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,630.59x = 505,775,518.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,775,518.78/25,630.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,733.28

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