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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,462.25, 35,138.15 and 14,284.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,462.25, 35,138.15 and 14,284.49 is: 19,712.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,462.25 : 35,138.15 = 14,284.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,462.25/35,138.15 = 14,284.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,462.25x = 35,138.15 × 14,284.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,462.25x = 501,930,552.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,930,552.29/25,462.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,712.73

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