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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,599.02, 35,325.40 and 14,269.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,599.02, 35,325.40 and 14,269.74 is: 19,691.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,599.02 : 35,325.40 = 14,269.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,599.02/35,325.40 = 14,269.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,599.02x = 35,325.40 × 14,269.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,599.02x = 504,084,273.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,084,273.40/25,599.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,691.55

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