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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,682.85, 35,441.66 and 14,352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,682.85, 35,441.66 and 14,352.44 is: 19,805.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,682.85 : 35,441.66 = 14,352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,682.85/35,441.66 = 14,352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,682.85x = 35,441.66 × 14,352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,682.85x = 508,674,157.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,674,157.32/25,682.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,805.99

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