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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,581.76, 35,302.29 and 14,251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,581.76, 35,302.29 and 14,251.24 is: 19,666.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,581.76 : 35,302.29 = 14,251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,581.76/35,302.29 = 14,251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,581.76x = 35,302.29 × 14,251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,581.76x = 503,101,230.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,101,230.83/25,581.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,666.41

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