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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,668.82, 35,423.10 and 14,338.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,668.82, 35,423.10 and 14,338.79 is: 19,787.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,668.82 : 35,423.10 = 14,338.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,668.82/35,423.10 = 14,338.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,668.82x = 35,423.10 × 14,338.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,668.82x = 507,924,426.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,924,426.84/25,668.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,787.60

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