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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,626.66, 35,364.86 and 14,295.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,626.66, 35,364.86 and 14,295.87 is: 19,728.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,626.66 : 35,364.86 = 14,295.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,626.66/35,364.86 = 14,295.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,626.66x = 35,364.86 × 14,295.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,626.66x = 505,571,369.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,571,369.65/25,626.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,728.34

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