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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,688.24, 35,449.08 and 14,357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,688.24, 35,449.08 and 14,357 is: 19,812.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,688.24 : 35,449.08 = 14,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,688.24/35,449.08 = 14,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,688.24x = 35,449.08 × 14,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,688.24x = 508,942,441.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,942,441.56/25,688.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,812.27

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