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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,427.20, 35,089.44 and 14,248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,427.20, 35,089.44 and 14,248.96 is: 19,663.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,427.20 : 35,089.44 = 14,248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,427.20/35,089.44 = 14,248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,427.20x = 35,089.44 × 14,248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,427.20x = 499,988,026.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,988,026.98/25,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,663.51

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