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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,587.61, 35,308.38 and 14,256.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,587.61, 35,308.38 and 14,256.67 is: 19,672.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,587.61 : 35,308.38 = 14,256.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,587.61/35,308.38 = 14,256.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,587.61x = 35,308.38 × 14,256.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,587.61x = 503,379,833.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,379,833.62/25,587.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,672.80

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