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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,599.05, 35,326.86 and 14,269.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,599.05, 35,326.86 and 14,269.27 is: 19,691.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,599.05 : 35,326.86 = 14,269.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,599.05/35,326.86 = 14,269.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,599.05x = 35,326.86 × 14,269.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,599.05x = 504,088,508.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,088,508.27/25,599.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,691.68

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