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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,726.94, 35,503.82 and 14,396.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,726.94, 35,503.82 and 14,396.35 is: 19,867.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,726.94 : 35,503.82 = 14,396.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,726.94/35,503.82 = 14,396.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,726.94x = 35,503.82 × 14,396.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,726.94x = 511,125,366.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,125,366.29/25,726.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,867.32

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