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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,419.26, 35,070.55 and 14,662.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,419.26, 35,070.55 and 14,662.68 is: 20,229.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,419.26 : 35,070.55 = 14,662.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,419.26/35,070.55 = 14,662.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,419.26x = 35,070.55 × 14,662.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,419.26x = 514,228,382.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,228,382.04/25,419.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,229.88

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