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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,595.78, 35,321.81 and 14,265.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,595.78, 35,321.81 and 14,265.70 is: 19,686.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,595.78 : 35,321.81 = 14,265.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,595.78/35,321.81 = 14,265.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,595.78x = 35,321.81 × 14,265.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,595.78x = 503,890,185.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,890,185.28/25,595.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,686.46

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