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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,716.58, 35,488.49 and 14,386.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,716.58, 35,488.49 and 14,386.34 is: 19,852.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,716.58 : 35,488.49 = 14,386.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,716.58/35,488.49 = 14,386.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,716.58x = 35,488.49 × 14,386.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,716.58x = 510,549,483.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,549,483.23/25,716.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,852.93

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