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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,668.83, 35,421.95 and 14,338.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,668.83, 35,421.95 and 14,338.14 is: 19,786.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,668.83 : 35,421.95 = 14,338.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,668.83/35,421.95 = 14,338.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,668.83x = 35,421.95 × 14,338.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,668.83x = 507,884,966.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,884,966.20/25,668.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,786.06

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