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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,595.69, 35,322.41 and 14,264.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,595.69, 35,322.41 and 14,264.87 is: 19,685.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,595.69 : 35,322.41 = 14,264.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,595.69/35,322.41 = 14,264.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,595.69x = 35,322.41 × 14,264.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,595.69x = 503,869,586.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,869,586.74/25,595.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,685.72

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