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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,457.52, 35,131.50 and 14,126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,457.52, 35,131.50 and 14,126.28 is: 19,494.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,457.52 : 35,131.50 = 14,126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,457.52/35,131.50 = 14,126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,457.52x = 35,131.50 × 14,126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,457.52x = 496,277,405.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,277,405.82/25,457.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,494.33

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