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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,726.71, 35,501.97 and 14,548.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,726.71, 35,501.97 and 14,548.71 is: 20,076.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,726.71 : 35,501.97 = 14,548.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,726.71/35,501.97 = 14,548.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,726.71x = 35,501.97 × 14,548.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,726.71x = 516,507,865.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,507,865.96/25,726.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,076.72

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