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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,676.48, 35,431.96 and 14,919.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,676.48, 35,431.96 and 14,919.68 is: 20,588.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,676.48 : 35,431.96 = 14,919.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,676.48/35,431.96 = 14,919.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,676.48x = 35,431.96 × 14,919.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,676.48x = 528,633,504.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,633,504.97/25,676.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,588.24

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