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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,602.06, 35,329.71 and 14,272.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,602.06, 35,329.71 and 14,272.80 is: 19,695.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,602.06 : 35,329.71 = 14,272.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,602.06/35,329.71 = 14,272.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,602.06x = 35,329.71 × 14,272.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,602.06x = 504,253,884.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,253,884.89/25,602.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,695.83

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