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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,591.50, 35,317.08 and 14,413.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,591.50, 35,317.08 and 14,413.50 is: 19,891.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,591.50 : 35,317.08 = 14,413.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,591.50/35,317.08 = 14,413.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,591.50x = 35,317.08 × 14,413.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,591.50x = 509,042,732.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,042,732.58/25,591.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,891.09

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