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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,598.89, 35,325.79 and 14,268.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,598.89, 35,325.79 and 14,268.39 is: 19,690.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,598.89 : 35,325.79 = 14,268.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,598.89/35,325.79 = 14,268.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,598.89x = 35,325.79 × 14,268.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,598.89x = 504,042,148.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,042,148.78/25,598.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,690.00

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