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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,604, 35,335.32 and 14,426

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,604, 35,335.32 and 14,426 is: 19,908.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,604 : 35,335.32 = 14,426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,604/35,335.32 = 14,426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,604x = 35,335.32 × 14,426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,604x = 509,747,326.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,747,326.32/25,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,908.89

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