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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,688.94, 35,442.73 and 14,356.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,688.94, 35,442.73 and 14,356.83 is: 19,807.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,688.94 : 35,442.73 = 14,356.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,688.94/35,442.73 = 14,356.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,688.94x = 35,442.73 × 14,356.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,688.94x = 508,845,249.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,845,249.35/25,688.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,807.95

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