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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,756.09, 35,540.46 and 14,424.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,756.09, 35,540.46 and 14,424.01 is: 19,903.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,756.09 : 35,540.46 = 14,424.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,756.09/35,540.46 = 14,424.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,756.09x = 35,540.46 × 14,424.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,756.09x = 512,635,950.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,635,950.44/25,756.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,903.48

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