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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,606.98, 35,338.01 and 14,276.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,606.98, 35,338.01 and 14,276.14 is: 19,701.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,606.98 : 35,338.01 = 14,276.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,606.98/35,338.01 = 14,276.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,606.98x = 35,338.01 × 14,276.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,606.98x = 504,490,378.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,490,378.08/25,606.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,701.28

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