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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,597.72, 35,324.31 and 14,267.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,597.72, 35,324.31 and 14,267.17 is: 19,688.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,597.72 : 35,324.31 = 14,267.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,597.72/35,324.31 = 14,267.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,597.72x = 35,324.31 × 14,267.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,597.72x = 503,977,935.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,977,935.90/25,597.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,688.39

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