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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,592.76, 35,317.48 and 14,262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,592.76, 35,317.48 and 14,262.24 is: 19,681.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,592.76 : 35,317.48 = 14,262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,592.76/35,317.48 = 14,262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,592.76x = 35,317.48 × 14,262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,592.76x = 503,706,375.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,706,375.96/25,592.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,681.60

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