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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,453.44, 35,125.68 and 14,275.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,453.44, 35,125.68 and 14,275.68 is: 19,700.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,453.44 : 35,125.68 = 14,275.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,453.44/35,125.68 = 14,275.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,453.44x = 35,125.68 × 14,275.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,453.44x = 501,442,967.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,442,967.46/25,453.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,700.40

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