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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,591.26, 35,315.58 and 14,261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,591.26, 35,315.58 and 14,261.24 is: 19,680.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,591.26 : 35,315.58 = 14,261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,591.26/35,315.58 = 14,261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,591.26x = 35,315.58 × 14,261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,591.26x = 503,643,785.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,643,785.54/25,591.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,680.30

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