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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,606.31, 35,336.86 and 14,276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,606.31, 35,336.86 and 14,276.52 is: 19,701.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,606.31 : 35,336.86 = 14,276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,606.31/35,336.86 = 14,276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,606.31x = 35,336.86 × 14,276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,606.31x = 504,487,352.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,487,352.84/25,606.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,701.68

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