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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,586.96, 35,309.93 and 14,256.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,586.96, 35,309.93 and 14,256.95 is: 19,674.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,586.96 : 35,309.93 = 14,256.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,586.96/35,309.93 = 14,256.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,586.96x = 35,309.93 × 14,256.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,586.96x = 503,411,658.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,411,658.68/25,586.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,674.54

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