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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,456.66, 35,128.97 and 14,126.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,456.66, 35,128.97 and 14,126.02 is: 19,493.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,456.66 : 35,128.97 = 14,126.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,456.66/35,128.97 = 14,126.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,456.66x = 35,128.97 × 14,126.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,456.66x = 496,232,286.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,232,286.52/25,456.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,493.22

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