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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,465, 35,141.94 and 14,287.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,465, 35,141.94 and 14,287.24 is: 19,716.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,465 : 35,141.94 = 14,287.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,465/35,141.94 = 14,287.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,465x = 35,141.94 × 14,287.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,465x = 502,081,330.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,081,330.85/25,465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,716.53

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