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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,690, 35,452.20 and 13,914

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,690, 35,452.20 and 13,914 is: 19,201.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,690 : 35,452.20 = 13,914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,690/35,452.20 = 13,914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,690x = 35,452.20 × 13,914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,690x = 493,281,910.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,281,910.80/25,690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,201.32

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