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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,592.64, 35,316.70 and 14,263.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,592.64, 35,316.70 and 14,263.37 is: 19,682.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,592.64 : 35,316.70 = 14,263.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,592.64/35,316.70 = 14,263.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,592.64x = 35,316.70 × 14,263.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,592.64x = 503,735,159.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,735,159.28/25,592.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,682.81

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