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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,590.83, 35,314.43 and 14,259.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,590.83, 35,314.43 and 14,259.74 is: 19,677.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,590.83 : 35,314.43 = 14,259.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,590.83/35,314.43 = 14,259.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,590.83x = 35,314.43 × 14,259.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,590.83x = 503,574,342.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,574,342.18/25,590.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,677.93

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