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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,451.50, 35,126.31 and 14,273.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,451.50, 35,126.31 and 14,273.50 is: 19,699.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,451.50 : 35,126.31 = 14,273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,451.50/35,126.31 = 14,273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,451.50x = 35,126.31 × 14,273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,451.50x = 501,375,385.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,375,385.79/25,451.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,699.25

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