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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,660.73, 35,409.79 and 14,329.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,660.73, 35,409.79 and 14,329.34 is: 19,773.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,660.73 : 35,409.79 = 14,329.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,660.73/35,409.79 = 14,329.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,660.73x = 35,409.79 × 14,329.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,660.73x = 507,398,848.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,398,848.59/25,660.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,773.36

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