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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,597.08, 35,326.56 and 14,268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,597.08, 35,326.56 and 14,268.40 is: 19,691.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,597.08 : 35,326.56 = 14,268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,597.08/35,326.56 = 14,268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,597.08x = 35,326.56 × 14,268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,597.08x = 504,053,488.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,053,488.70/25,597.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,691.84

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