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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,454.72, 35,127.70 and 14,124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,454.72, 35,127.70 and 14,124.26 is: 19,491.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,454.72 : 35,127.70 = 14,124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,454.72/35,127.70 = 14,124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,454.72x = 35,127.70 × 14,124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,454.72x = 496,152,557.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,152,557.05/25,454.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,491.58

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