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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,658.21, 35,398.26 and 14,901.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,658.21, 35,398.26 and 14,901.26 is: 20,557.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,658.21 : 35,398.26 = 14,901.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,658.21/35,398.26 = 14,901.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,658.21x = 35,398.26 × 14,901.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,658.21x = 527,478,498.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,478,498.82/25,658.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,557.88

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