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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,626.29, 35,363.67 and 14,296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,626.29, 35,363.67 and 14,296.88 is: 19,729.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,626.29 : 35,363.67 = 14,296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,626.29/35,363.67 = 14,296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,626.29x = 35,363.67 × 14,296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,626.29x = 505,590,146.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,590,146.35/25,626.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,729.35

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