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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,599.98, 35,327.89 and 14,269.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,599.98, 35,327.89 and 14,269.35 is: 19,691.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,599.98 : 35,327.89 = 14,269.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,599.98/35,327.89 = 14,269.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,599.98x = 35,327.89 × 14,269.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,599.98x = 504,106,177.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,106,177.49/25,599.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,691.66

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