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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,449.68, 35,127.24 and 14,275.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,449.68, 35,127.24 and 14,275.28 is: 19,703.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,449.68 : 35,127.24 = 14,275.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,449.68/35,127.24 = 14,275.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,449.68x = 35,127.24 × 14,275.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,449.68x = 501,451,186.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,451,186.63/25,449.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,703.63

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