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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,588.58, 35,311.32 and 14,257.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,588.58, 35,311.32 and 14,257.49 is: 19,674.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,588.58 : 35,311.32 = 14,257.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,588.58/35,311.32 = 14,257.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,588.58x = 35,311.32 × 14,257.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,588.58x = 503,450,873.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,450,873.07/25,588.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,674.82

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