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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,599.51, 35,326.16 and 14,270.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,599.51, 35,326.16 and 14,270.25 is: 19,692.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,599.51 : 35,326.16 = 14,270.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,599.51/35,326.16 = 14,270.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,599.51x = 35,326.16 × 14,270.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,599.51x = 504,112,958.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,112,958.11/25,599.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,692.29

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