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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,604.51, 35,330.72 and 14,272.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,604.51, 35,330.72 and 14,272.64 is: 19,694.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,604.51 : 35,330.72 = 14,272.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,604.51/35,330.72 = 14,272.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,604.51x = 35,330.72 × 14,272.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,604.51x = 504,262,531.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,262,531.97/25,604.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,694.29

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