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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,456.71, 35,129.62 and 14,126.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,456.71, 35,129.62 and 14,126.16 is: 19,493.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,456.71 : 35,129.62 = 14,126.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,456.71/35,129.62 = 14,126.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,456.71x = 35,129.62 × 14,126.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,456.71x = 496,246,597.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,246,597.54/25,456.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,493.74

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