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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,601.14, 35,329.49 and 14,270.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,601.14, 35,329.49 and 14,270.56 is: 19,693.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,601.14 : 35,329.49 = 14,270.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,601.14/35,329.49 = 14,270.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,601.14x = 35,329.49 × 14,270.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,601.14x = 504,171,606.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,171,606.81/25,601.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,693.33

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