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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,558.69, 35,271.77 and 13,917.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,558.69, 35,271.77 and 13,917.68 is: 19,206.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,558.69 : 35,271.77 = 13,917.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,558.69/35,271.77 = 13,917.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,558.69x = 35,271.77 × 13,917.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,558.69x = 490,901,066.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,901,066.33/25,558.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,206.82

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