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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,700.08, 35,465.96 and 13,924.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,700.08, 35,465.96 and 13,924.08 is: 19,215.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,700.08 : 35,465.96 = 13,924.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,700.08/35,465.96 = 13,924.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,700.08x = 35,465.96 × 13,924.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,700.08x = 493,830,864.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,830,864.32/25,700.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,215.15

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