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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,591.83, 35,315.80 and 14,260.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,591.83, 35,315.80 and 14,260.74 is: 19,679.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,591.83 : 35,315.80 = 14,260.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,591.83/35,315.80 = 14,260.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,591.83x = 35,315.80 × 14,260.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,591.83x = 503,629,441.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,629,441.69/25,591.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,679.31

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