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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,726.56, 35,502.78 and 14,396.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,726.56, 35,502.78 and 14,396.08 is: 19,866.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,726.56 : 35,502.78 = 14,396.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,726.56/35,502.78 = 14,396.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,726.56x = 35,502.78 × 14,396.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,726.56x = 511,100,861.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,100,861.10/25,726.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,866.66

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