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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,587.26, 35,309.88 and 14,256.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,587.26, 35,309.88 and 14,256.71 is: 19,673.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,587.26 : 35,309.88 = 14,256.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,587.26/35,309.88 = 14,256.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,587.26x = 35,309.88 × 14,256.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,587.26x = 503,402,542.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,402,542.75/25,587.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,673.96

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