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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,769.97, 35,560.37 and 14,285.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,769.97, 35,560.37 and 14,285.18 is: 19,712.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,769.97 : 35,560.37 = 14,285.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,769.97/35,560.37 = 14,285.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,769.97x = 35,560.37 × 14,285.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,769.97x = 507,986,410.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,986,410.93/25,769.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,712.34

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