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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,873.57, 35,708.49 and 14,389.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,873.57, 35,708.49 and 14,389.62 is: 19,859.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,873.57 : 35,708.49 = 14,389.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,873.57/35,708.49 = 14,389.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,873.57x = 35,708.49 × 14,389.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,873.57x = 513,831,728.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,831,728.79/25,873.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,859.33

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