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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,639.66, 35,382.73 and 14,154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,639.66, 35,382.73 and 14,154.58 is: 19,533.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,639.66 : 35,382.73 = 14,154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,639.66/35,382.73 = 14,154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,639.66x = 35,382.73 × 14,154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,639.66x = 500,827,682.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,827,682.40/25,639.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,533.32

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