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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,800.99, 35,601.92 and 14,315.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,800.99, 35,601.92 and 14,315.71 is: 19,753.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,800.99 : 35,601.92 = 14,315.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,800.99/35,601.92 = 14,315.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,800.99x = 35,601.92 × 14,315.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,800.99x = 509,666,762.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,666,762.16/25,800.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,753.77

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