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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,668.99, 35,422.14 and 14,338.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,668.99, 35,422.14 and 14,338.44 is: 19,786.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,668.99 : 35,422.14 = 14,338.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,668.99/35,422.14 = 14,338.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,668.99x = 35,422.14 × 14,338.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,668.99x = 507,898,229.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,898,229.06/25,668.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,786.45

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