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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,412.72, 35,068.92 and 14,235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,412.72, 35,068.92 and 14,235.44 is: 19,644.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,412.72 : 35,068.92 = 14,235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,412.72/35,068.92 = 14,235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,412.72x = 35,068.92 × 14,235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,412.72x = 499,221,506.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,221,506.52/25,412.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,644.55

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