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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,809.62, 35,617.12 and 14,324.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,809.62, 35,617.12 and 14,324.41 is: 19,767.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,809.62 : 35,617.12 = 14,324.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,809.62/35,617.12 = 14,324.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,809.62x = 35,617.12 × 14,324.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,809.62x = 510,194,105.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,194,105.05/25,809.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,767.59

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