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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,591.64, 35,315.33 and 14,262.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,591.64, 35,315.33 and 14,262.37 is: 19,681.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,591.64 : 35,315.33 = 14,262.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,591.64/35,315.33 = 14,262.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,591.64x = 35,315.33 × 14,262.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,591.64x = 503,680,143.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,680,143.53/25,591.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,681.44

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