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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,601.13, 35,329.46 and 14,270.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,601.13, 35,329.46 and 14,270.49 is: 19,693.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,601.13 : 35,329.46 = 14,270.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,601.13/35,329.46 = 14,270.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,601.13x = 35,329.46 × 14,270.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,601.13x = 504,168,634.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,168,634.28/25,601.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,693.22

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