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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,668.50, 35,422.54 and 14,490.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,668.50, 35,422.54 and 14,490.50 is: 19,996.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,668.50 : 35,422.54 = 14,490.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,668.50/35,422.54 = 14,490.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,668.50x = 35,422.54 × 14,490.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,668.50x = 513,290,315.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,290,315.87/25,668.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,996.90

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