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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,199.61, 34,776.89 and 14,446.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,199.61, 34,776.89 and 14,446.26 is: 19,936.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,199.61 : 34,776.89 = 14,446.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,199.61/34,776.89 = 14,446.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,199.61x = 34,776.89 × 14,446.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,199.61x = 502,396,031.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,396,031.05/25,199.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,936.66

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