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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,434.24, 35,099.52 and 14,256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,434.24, 35,099.52 and 14,256 is: 19,673.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,434.24 : 35,099.52 = 14,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,434.24/35,099.52 = 14,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,434.24x = 35,099.52 × 14,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,434.24x = 500,378,757.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,378,757.12/25,434.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,673.43

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