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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,467.28, 35,147.88 and 14,290.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,467.28, 35,147.88 and 14,290.96 is: 19,723.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,467.28 : 35,147.88 = 14,290.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,467.28/35,147.88 = 14,290.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,467.28x = 35,147.88 × 14,290.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,467.28x = 502,296,947.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,296,947.16/25,467.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,723.23

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