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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,591.68, 35,315.35 and 14,262.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,591.68, 35,315.35 and 14,262.41 is: 19,681.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,591.68 : 35,315.35 = 14,262.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,591.68/35,315.35 = 14,262.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,591.68x = 35,315.35 × 14,262.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,591.68x = 503,682,000.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,682,000.99/25,591.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,681.47

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