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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,448.16, 35,116.56 and 14,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,448.16, 35,116.56 and 14,268 is: 19,688.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,448.16 : 35,116.56 = 14,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,448.16/35,116.56 = 14,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,448.16x = 35,116.56 × 14,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,448.16x = 501,043,078.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,043,078.08/25,448.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,688.77

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