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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,446.26, 35,115.84 and 14,268.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,446.26, 35,115.84 and 14,268.26 is: 19,690.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,446.26 : 35,115.84 = 14,268.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,446.26/35,115.84 = 14,268.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,446.26x = 35,115.84 × 14,268.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,446.26x = 501,041,759.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,041,759.66/25,446.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,690.20

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