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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,664.62, 35,416.12 and 14,333.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,664.62, 35,416.12 and 14,333.92 is: 19,780.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,664.62 : 35,416.12 = 14,333.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,664.62/35,416.12 = 14,333.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,664.62x = 35,416.12 × 14,333.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,664.62x = 507,651,830.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,651,830.79/25,664.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,780.22

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