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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,606.88, 35,337.64 and 14,277.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,606.88, 35,337.64 and 14,277.09 is: 19,702.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,606.88 : 35,337.64 = 14,277.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,606.88/35,337.64 = 14,277.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,606.88x = 35,337.64 × 14,277.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,606.88x = 504,518,489.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,518,489.98/25,606.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,702.46

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