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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,599.55, 35,327.54 and 14,269.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,599.55, 35,327.54 and 14,269.76 is: 19,692.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,599.55 : 35,327.54 = 14,269.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,599.55/35,327.54 = 14,269.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,599.55x = 35,327.54 × 14,269.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,599.55x = 504,115,627.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,115,627.16/25,599.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,692.36

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