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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,674.72, 35,429.85 and 14,341.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,674.72, 35,429.85 and 14,341.97 is: 19,791.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,674.72 : 35,429.85 = 14,341.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,674.72/35,429.85 = 14,341.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,674.72x = 35,429.85 × 14,341.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,674.72x = 508,133,668.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,133,668.66/25,674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,791.21

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