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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,681.24, 35,439.66 and 14,350

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,681.24, 35,439.66 and 14,350 is: 19,802.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,681.24 : 35,439.66 = 14,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,681.24/35,439.66 = 14,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,681.24x = 35,439.66 × 14,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,681.24x = 508,559,121.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,559,121.00/25,681.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,802.75

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