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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,597.94, 35,324.02 and 14,268.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,597.94, 35,324.02 and 14,268.67 is: 19,690.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,597.94 : 35,324.02 = 14,268.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,597.94/35,324.02 = 14,268.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,597.94x = 35,324.02 × 14,268.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,597.94x = 504,026,748.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,026,748.78/25,597.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,690.13

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