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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,808.99, 35,612.96 and 14,323.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,808.99, 35,612.96 and 14,323.73 is: 19,764.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,808.99 : 35,612.96 = 14,323.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,808.99/35,612.96 = 14,323.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,808.99x = 35,612.96 × 14,323.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,808.99x = 510,110,173.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,110,173.86/25,808.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,764.83

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