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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,680.24, 35,438.28 and 14,349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,680.24, 35,438.28 and 14,349 is: 19,801.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,680.24 : 35,438.28 = 14,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,680.24/35,438.28 = 14,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,680.24x = 35,438.28 × 14,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,680.24x = 508,503,879.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,503,879.72/25,680.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,801.37

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