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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,597.47, 35,323.04 and 14,266.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,597.47, 35,323.04 and 14,266.59 is: 19,687.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,597.47 : 35,323.04 = 14,266.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,597.47/35,323.04 = 14,266.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,597.47x = 35,323.04 × 14,266.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,597.47x = 503,939,257.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,939,257.90/25,597.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,687.07

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