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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,660.23, 35,410.74 and 14,329.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,660.23, 35,410.74 and 14,329.92 is: 19,775.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,660.23 : 35,410.74 = 14,329.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,660.23/35,410.74 = 14,329.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,660.23x = 35,410.74 × 14,329.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,660.23x = 507,433,071.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,433,071.34/25,660.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,775.08

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