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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,711, 35,479.68 and 14,225.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,711, 35,479.68 and 14,225.23 is: 19,629.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,711 : 35,479.68 = 14,225.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,711/35,479.68 = 14,225.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,711x = 35,479.68 × 14,225.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,711x = 504,706,608.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,706,608.33/25,711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,629.99

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