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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,595.82, 35,322.41 and 14,266.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,595.82, 35,322.41 and 14,266.05 is: 19,687.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,595.82 : 35,322.41 = 14,266.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,595.82/35,322.41 = 14,266.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,595.82x = 35,322.41 × 14,266.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,595.82x = 503,911,178.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,911,178.87/25,595.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,687.24

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