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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,586.49, 35,311.96 and 14,257.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,586.49, 35,311.96 and 14,257.83 is: 19,677.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,586.49 : 35,311.96 = 14,257.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,586.49/35,311.96 = 14,257.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,586.49x = 35,311.96 × 14,257.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,586.49x = 503,472,072.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,472,072.89/25,586.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,677.26

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