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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,597.52, 35,323.32 and 14,268.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,597.52, 35,323.32 and 14,268.25 is: 19,689.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,597.52 : 35,323.32 = 14,268.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,597.52/35,323.32 = 14,268.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,597.52x = 35,323.32 × 14,268.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,597.52x = 504,001,783.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,001,783.97/25,597.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,689.48

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