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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,599.66, 35,323.47 and 14,419.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,599.66, 35,323.47 and 14,419.50 is: 19,896.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,599.66 : 35,323.47 = 14,419.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,599.66/35,323.47 = 14,419.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,599.66x = 35,323.47 × 14,419.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,599.66x = 509,346,775.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,346,775.67/25,599.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,896.62

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