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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,593.76, 35,318.86 and 14,263.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,593.76, 35,318.86 and 14,263.24 is: 19,682.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,593.76 : 35,318.86 = 14,263.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,593.76/35,318.86 = 14,263.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,593.76x = 35,318.86 × 14,263.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,593.76x = 503,761,376.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,761,376.71/25,593.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,682.98

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