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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,601.52, 35,330.25 and 14,271.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,601.52, 35,330.25 and 14,271.74 is: 19,695.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,601.52 : 35,330.25 = 14,271.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,601.52/35,330.25 = 14,271.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,601.52x = 35,330.25 × 14,271.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,601.52x = 504,224,151.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,224,151.49/25,601.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,695.08

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