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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,588.17, 35,312.63 and 14,257.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,588.17, 35,312.63 and 14,257.71 is: 19,676.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,588.17 : 35,312.63 = 14,257.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,588.17/35,312.63 = 14,257.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,588.17x = 35,312.63 × 14,257.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,588.17x = 503,477,166.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,477,166.59/25,588.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,676.17

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