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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,668.28, 35,422.82 and 14,337.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,668.28, 35,422.82 and 14,337.73 is: 19,786.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,668.28 : 35,422.82 = 14,337.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,668.28/35,422.82 = 14,337.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,668.28x = 35,422.82 × 14,337.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,668.28x = 507,882,829.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,882,829.00/25,668.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,786.40

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