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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,590.62, 35,317.11 and 14,263.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,590.62, 35,317.11 and 14,263.79 is: 19,685.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,590.62 : 35,317.11 = 14,263.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,590.62/35,317.11 = 14,263.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,590.62x = 35,317.11 × 14,263.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,590.62x = 503,755,663.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,755,663.86/25,590.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,685.17

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