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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,627.59, 35,365.01 and 14,296.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,627.59, 35,365.01 and 14,296.91 is: 19,729.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,627.59 : 35,365.01 = 14,296.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,627.59/35,365.01 = 14,296.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,627.59x = 35,365.01 × 14,296.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,627.59x = 505,610,116.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,610,116.81/25,627.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,729.13

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