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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,592.13, 35,316.61 and 14,261.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,592.13, 35,316.61 and 14,261.58 is: 19,680.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,592.13 : 35,316.61 = 14,261.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,592.13/35,316.61 = 14,261.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,592.13x = 35,316.61 × 14,261.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,592.13x = 503,670,658.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,670,658.84/25,592.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,680.69

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