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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,412.34, 35,067.45 and 14,926.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,412.34, 35,067.45 and 14,926.02 is: 20,596.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,412.34 : 35,067.45 = 14,926.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,412.34/35,067.45 = 14,926.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,412.34x = 35,067.45 × 14,926.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,412.34x = 523,417,460.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,417,460.05/25,412.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,596.98

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