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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,595.81, 35,317.53 and 14,265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,595.81, 35,317.53 and 14,265.02 is: 19,683.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,595.81 : 35,317.53 = 14,265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,595.81/35,317.53 = 14,265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,595.81x = 35,317.53 × 14,265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,595.81x = 503,805,271.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,805,271.80/25,595.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,683.12

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