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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,451.28, 35,122.80 and 14,272.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,451.28, 35,122.80 and 14,272.56 is: 19,696.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,451.28 : 35,122.80 = 14,272.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,451.28/35,122.80 = 14,272.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,451.28x = 35,122.80 × 14,272.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,451.28x = 501,292,270.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,292,270.37/25,451.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,696.15

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