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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,431.02, 35,091.45 and 14,676.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,431.02, 35,091.45 and 14,676.26 is: 20,251.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,431.02 : 35,091.45 = 14,676.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,431.02/35,091.45 = 14,676.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,431.02x = 35,091.45 × 14,676.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,431.02x = 515,011,243.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,011,243.98/25,431.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,251.30

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