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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,604.02, 35,331.35 and 14,272.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,604.02, 35,331.35 and 14,272.63 is: 19,695.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,604.02 : 35,331.35 = 14,272.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,604.02/35,331.35 = 14,272.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,604.02x = 35,331.35 × 14,272.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,604.02x = 504,271,179.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,271,179.78/25,604.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,695.00

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