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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,588.21, 35,309.88 and 14,102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,588.21, 35,309.88 and 14,102.60 is: 19,460.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,588.21 : 35,309.88 = 14,102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,588.21/35,309.88 = 14,102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,588.21x = 35,309.88 × 14,102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,588.21x = 497,961,113.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,961,113.69/25,588.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,460.57

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