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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,595.94, 35,325.26 and 14,266.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,595.94, 35,325.26 and 14,266.47 is: 19,689.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,595.94 : 35,325.26 = 14,266.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,595.94/35,325.26 = 14,266.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,595.94x = 35,325.26 × 14,266.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,595.94x = 503,966,762.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,966,762.03/25,595.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,689.32

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