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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,419.26, 35,079.88 and 14,660.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,419.26, 35,079.88 and 14,660.14 is: 20,231.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,419.26 : 35,079.88 = 14,660.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,419.26/35,079.88 = 14,660.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,419.26x = 35,079.88 × 14,660.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,419.26x = 514,275,827.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,275,827.63/25,419.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,231.74

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