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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,444, 35,114.90 and 14,268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,444, 35,114.90 and 14,268.16 is: 19,691.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,444 : 35,114.90 = 14,268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,444/35,114.90 = 14,268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,444x = 35,114.90 × 14,268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,444x = 501,025,011.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,025,011.58/25,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,691.28

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