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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,750.08, 35,535.36 and 14,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,750.08, 35,535.36 and 14,265.60 is: 19,686.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,750.08 : 35,535.36 = 14,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,750.08/35,535.36 = 14,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,750.08x = 35,535.36 × 14,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,750.08x = 506,933,231.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,933,231.62/25,750.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,686.67

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