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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,699.92, 35,465.18 and 14,369.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,699.92, 35,465.18 and 14,369.43 is: 19,829.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,699.92 : 35,465.18 = 14,369.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,699.92/35,465.18 = 14,369.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,699.92x = 35,465.18 × 14,369.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,699.92x = 509,614,482.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,614,482.59/25,699.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,829.42

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