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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,451.38, 35,122.92 and 14,273.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,451.38, 35,122.92 and 14,273.38 is: 19,697.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,451.38 : 35,122.92 = 14,273.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,451.38/35,122.92 = 14,273.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,451.38x = 35,122.92 × 14,273.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,451.38x = 501,322,783.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,322,783.87/25,451.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,697.27

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