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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,665.12, 35,415.56 and 14,333.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,665.12, 35,415.56 and 14,333.05 is: 19,778.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,665.12 : 35,415.56 = 14,333.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,665.12/35,415.56 = 14,333.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,665.12x = 35,415.56 × 14,333.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,665.12x = 507,612,851.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,612,851.01/25,665.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,778.31

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