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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,385.28, 35,031.76 and 14,207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,385.28, 35,031.76 and 14,207.28 is: 19,606.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,385.28 : 35,031.76 = 14,207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,385.28/35,031.76 = 14,207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,385.28x = 35,031.76 × 14,207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,385.28x = 497,706,023.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,706,023.21/25,385.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,606.09

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