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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,606.28, 35,336.83 and 14,276.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,606.28, 35,336.83 and 14,276.50 is: 19,701.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,606.28 : 35,336.83 = 14,276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,606.28/35,336.83 = 14,276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,606.28x = 35,336.83 × 14,276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,606.28x = 504,486,253.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,486,253.50/25,606.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,701.66

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