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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,591.60, 35,315.94 and 14,413.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,591.60, 35,315.94 and 14,413.60 is: 19,890.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,591.60 : 35,315.94 = 14,413.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,591.60/35,315.94 = 14,413.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,591.60x = 35,315.94 × 14,413.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,591.60x = 509,029,832.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,029,832.78/25,591.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,890.50

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