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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,595.60, 35,324.79 and 14,266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,595.60, 35,324.79 and 14,266.13 is: 19,688.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,595.60 : 35,324.79 = 14,266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,595.60/35,324.79 = 14,266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,595.60x = 35,324.79 × 14,266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,595.60x = 503,947,869.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,947,869.74/25,595.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,688.85

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