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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,802.68, 35,607.99 and 14,317.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,802.68, 35,607.99 and 14,317.79 is: 19,758.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,802.68 : 35,607.99 = 14,317.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,802.68/35,607.99 = 14,317.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,802.68x = 35,607.99 × 14,317.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,802.68x = 509,827,651.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,827,651.55/25,802.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,758.71

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