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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,591.78, 35,316.08 and 14,261.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,591.78, 35,316.08 and 14,261.22 is: 19,680.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,591.78 : 35,316.08 = 14,261.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,591.78/35,316.08 = 14,261.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,591.78x = 35,316.08 × 14,261.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,591.78x = 503,650,386.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,650,386.42/25,591.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,680.16

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