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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,587.21, 35,308.50 and 14,101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,587.21, 35,308.50 and 14,101.60 is: 19,459.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,587.21 : 35,308.50 = 14,101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,587.21/35,308.50 = 14,101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,587.21x = 35,308.50 × 14,101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,587.21x = 497,906,343.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,906,343.60/25,587.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,459.19

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