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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,591.22, 35,314.94 and 14,260.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,591.22, 35,314.94 and 14,260.13 is: 19,678.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,591.22 : 35,314.94 = 14,260.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,591.22/35,314.94 = 14,260.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,591.22x = 35,314.94 × 14,260.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,591.22x = 503,595,387.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,595,387.47/25,591.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,678.45

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