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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,629.54, 35,368.77 and 14,451.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,629.54, 35,368.77 and 14,451.54 is: 19,943.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,629.54 : 35,368.77 = 14,451.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,629.54/35,368.77 = 14,451.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,629.54x = 35,368.77 × 14,451.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,629.54x = 511,133,194.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,133,194.41/25,629.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,943.13

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