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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,596.94, 35,323.82 and 14,266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,596.94, 35,323.82 and 14,266.18 is: 19,687.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,596.94 : 35,323.82 = 14,266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,596.94/35,323.82 = 14,266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,596.94x = 35,323.82 × 14,266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,596.94x = 503,935,974.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,935,974.41/25,596.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,687.35

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