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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,601.51, 35,325.81 and 14,268.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,601.51, 35,325.81 and 14,268.53 is: 19,688.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,601.51 : 35,325.81 = 14,268.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,601.51/35,325.81 = 14,268.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,601.51x = 35,325.81 × 14,268.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,601.51x = 504,047,468.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,047,468.07/25,601.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,688.19

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