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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,803.24, 35,607.24 and 14,471.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,803.24, 35,607.24 and 14,471.34 is: 19,969.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,803.24 : 35,607.24 = 14,471.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,803.24/35,607.24 = 14,471.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,803.24x = 35,607.24 × 14,471.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,803.24x = 515,284,476.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,284,476.50/25,803.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,969.76

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