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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,597.26, 35,323.68 and 14,266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,597.26, 35,323.68 and 14,266.70 is: 19,687.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,597.26 : 35,323.68 = 14,266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,597.26/35,323.68 = 14,266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,597.26x = 35,323.68 × 14,266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,597.26x = 503,952,345.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,952,345.46/25,597.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,687.75

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