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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,591.47, 35,317.31 and 14,260.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,591.47, 35,317.31 and 14,260.97 is: 19,680.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,591.47 : 35,317.31 = 14,260.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,591.47/35,317.31 = 14,260.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,591.47x = 35,317.31 × 14,260.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,591.47x = 503,658,850.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,658,850.50/25,591.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,680.74

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