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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,595.56, 35,320.98 and 14,264.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,595.56, 35,320.98 and 14,264.68 is: 19,684.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,595.56 : 35,320.98 = 14,264.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,595.56/35,320.98 = 14,264.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,595.56x = 35,320.98 × 14,264.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,595.56x = 503,842,476.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,842,476.99/25,595.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,684.76

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