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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,541.26, 35,246.39 and 14,786.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,541.26, 35,246.39 and 14,786.59 is: 20,405.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,541.26 : 35,246.39 = 14,786.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,541.26/35,246.39 = 14,786.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,541.26x = 35,246.39 × 14,786.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,541.26x = 521,174,045.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,174,045.84/25,541.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,405.18

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