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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,666.62, 35,417.63 and 14,334.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,666.62, 35,417.63 and 14,334.54 is: 19,780.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,666.62 : 35,417.63 = 14,334.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,666.62/35,417.63 = 14,334.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,666.62x = 35,417.63 × 14,334.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,666.62x = 507,695,433.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,695,433.94/25,666.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,780.38

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