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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,611.44, 35,344.44 and 14,126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,611.44, 35,344.44 and 14,126.72 is: 19,495.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,611.44 : 35,344.44 = 14,126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,611.44/35,344.44 = 14,126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,611.44x = 35,344.44 × 14,126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,611.44x = 499,301,007.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,301,007.44/25,611.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,495.23

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