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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,669.62, 35,421.77 and 14,337.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,669.62, 35,421.77 and 14,337.54 is: 19,784.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,669.62 : 35,421.77 = 14,337.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,669.62/35,421.77 = 14,337.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,669.62x = 35,421.77 × 14,337.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,669.62x = 507,861,044.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,861,044.25/25,669.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,784.52

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