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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,606.69, 35,337.14 and 14,274.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,606.69, 35,337.14 and 14,274.62 is: 19,698.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,606.69 : 35,337.14 = 14,274.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,606.69/35,337.14 = 14,274.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,606.69x = 35,337.14 × 14,274.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,606.69x = 504,424,093.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,424,093.53/25,606.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,698.91

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