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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,675.22, 35,429.76 and 14,343.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,675.22, 35,429.76 and 14,343.82 is: 19,793.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,675.22 : 35,429.76 = 14,343.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,675.22/35,429.76 = 14,343.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,675.22x = 35,429.76 × 14,343.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,675.22x = 508,198,100.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,198,100.08/25,675.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,793.33

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