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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,595.80, 35,321.67 and 14,266.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,595.80, 35,321.67 and 14,266.33 is: 19,687.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,595.80 : 35,321.67 = 14,266.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,595.80/35,321.67 = 14,266.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,595.80x = 35,321.67 × 14,266.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,595.80x = 503,910,600.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,910,600.37/25,595.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,687.24

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