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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,604.02, 35,332.28 and 14,274.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,604.02, 35,332.28 and 14,274.76 is: 19,698.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,604.02 : 35,332.28 = 14,274.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,604.02/35,332.28 = 14,274.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,604.02x = 35,332.28 × 14,274.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,604.02x = 504,359,817.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,359,817.25/25,604.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,698.46

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