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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,668.12, 35,420.34 and 14,912.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,668.12, 35,420.34 and 14,912.04 is: 20,577.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,668.12 : 35,420.34 = 14,912.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,668.12/35,420.34 = 14,912.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,668.12x = 35,420.34 × 14,912.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,668.12x = 528,189,526.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,189,526.89/25,668.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,577.65

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