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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,601.87, 35,327.09 and 14,270.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,601.87, 35,327.09 and 14,270.02 is: 19,690.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,601.87 : 35,327.09 = 14,270.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,601.87/35,327.09 = 14,270.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,601.87x = 35,327.09 × 14,270.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,601.87x = 504,118,121.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,118,121.17/25,601.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,690.68

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