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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,597.56, 35,323.74 and 14,266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,597.56, 35,323.74 and 14,266.68 is: 19,687.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,597.56 : 35,323.74 = 14,266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,597.56/35,323.74 = 14,266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,597.56x = 35,323.74 × 14,266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,597.56x = 503,952,494.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,952,494.98/25,597.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,687.52

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