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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,602.81, 35,331.78 and 14,272.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,602.81, 35,331.78 and 14,272.17 is: 19,695.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,602.81 : 35,331.78 = 14,272.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,602.81/35,331.78 = 14,272.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,602.81x = 35,331.78 × 14,272.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,602.81x = 504,261,170.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,261,170.56/25,602.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,695.54

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