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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,682.89, 35,442.42 and 14,352.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,682.89, 35,442.42 and 14,352.87 is: 19,806.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,682.89 : 35,442.42 = 14,352.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,682.89/35,442.42 = 14,352.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,682.89x = 35,442.42 × 14,352.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,682.89x = 508,700,446.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,700,446.75/25,682.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,806.98

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