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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,469.28, 35,150.64 and 14,292.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,469.28, 35,150.64 and 14,292.96 is: 19,725.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,469.28 : 35,150.64 = 14,292.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,469.28/35,150.64 = 14,292.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,469.28x = 35,150.64 × 14,292.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,469.28x = 502,406,691.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,406,691.49/25,469.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,725.99

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