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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,590.10, 35,316.94 and 14,261.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,590.10, 35,316.94 and 14,261.44 is: 19,682.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,590.10 : 35,316.94 = 14,261.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,590.10/35,316.94 = 14,261.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,590.10x = 35,316.94 × 14,261.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,590.10x = 503,670,420.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,670,420.79/25,590.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,682.24

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