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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,575.27, 35,293.89 and 14,246.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,575.27, 35,293.89 and 14,246.96 is: 19,660.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,575.27 : 35,293.89 = 14,246.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,575.27/35,293.89 = 14,246.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,575.27x = 35,293.89 × 14,246.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,575.27x = 502,830,462.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,830,462.60/25,575.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,660.81

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