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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,714.73, 35,489.62 and 14,384.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,714.73, 35,489.62 and 14,384.86 is: 19,852.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,714.73 : 35,489.62 = 14,384.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,714.73/35,489.62 = 14,384.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,714.73x = 35,489.62 × 14,384.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,714.73x = 510,513,215.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,513,215.15/25,714.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,852.95

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