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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,676.06, 35,426.90 and 14,914.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,676.06, 35,426.90 and 14,914.55 is: 20,578.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,676.06 : 35,426.90 = 14,914.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,676.06/35,426.90 = 14,914.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,676.06x = 35,426.90 × 14,914.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,676.06x = 528,376,019.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,376,019.69/25,676.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,578.55

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