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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,600.52, 35,327.54 and 14,271.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,600.52, 35,327.54 and 14,271.26 is: 19,693.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,600.52 : 35,327.54 = 14,271.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,600.52/35,327.54 = 14,271.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,600.52x = 35,327.54 × 14,271.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,600.52x = 504,168,367.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,168,367.54/25,600.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,693.67

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