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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,598.95, 35,326.47 and 14,268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,598.95, 35,326.47 and 14,268.32 is: 19,690.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,598.95 : 35,326.47 = 14,268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,598.95/35,326.47 = 14,268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,598.95x = 35,326.47 × 14,268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,598.95x = 504,049,387.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,049,387.78/25,598.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,690.24

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