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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,451, 35,122.38 and 14,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,451, 35,122.38 and 14,273 is: 19,696.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,451 : 35,122.38 = 14,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,451/35,122.38 = 14,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,451x = 35,122.38 × 14,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,451x = 501,301,729.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,301,729.74/25,451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,696.74

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