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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,626.56, 35,363.04 and 14,297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,626.56, 35,363.04 and 14,297.72 is: 19,729.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,626.56 : 35,363.04 = 14,297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,626.56/35,363.04 = 14,297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,626.56x = 35,363.04 × 14,297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,626.56x = 505,610,844.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,610,844.27/25,626.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,729.95

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