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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,604.87, 35,331.86 and 14,273.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,604.87, 35,331.86 and 14,273.51 is: 19,695.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,604.87 : 35,331.86 = 14,273.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,604.87/35,331.86 = 14,273.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,604.87x = 35,331.86 × 14,273.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,604.87x = 504,309,516.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,309,516.05/25,604.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,695.85

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