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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,601.94, 35,326.38 and 14,268.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,601.94, 35,326.38 and 14,268.95 is: 19,688.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,601.94 : 35,326.38 = 14,268.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,601.94/35,326.38 = 14,268.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,601.94x = 35,326.38 × 14,268.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,601.94x = 504,070,173.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,070,173.27/25,601.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,688.75

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