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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,463.16, 35,137.26 and 14,283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,463.16, 35,137.26 and 14,283 is: 19,709.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,463.16 : 35,137.26 = 14,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,463.16/35,137.26 = 14,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,463.16x = 35,137.26 × 14,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,463.16x = 501,865,484.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,865,484.58/25,463.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,709.47

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