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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,587.69, 35,310.55 and 14,256.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,587.69, 35,310.55 and 14,256.94 is: 19,674.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,587.69 : 35,310.55 = 14,256.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,587.69/35,310.55 = 14,256.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,587.69x = 35,310.55 × 14,256.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,587.69x = 503,420,481.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,420,481.59/25,587.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,674.32

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