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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,644.52, 35,390.82 and 14,466.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,644.52, 35,390.82 and 14,466.28 is: 19,964.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,644.52 : 35,390.82 = 14,466.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,644.52/35,390.82 = 14,466.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,644.52x = 35,390.82 × 14,466.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,644.52x = 511,973,511.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,973,511.55/25,644.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,964.25

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