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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,470, 35,151.84 and 14,292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,470, 35,151.84 and 14,292 is: 19,724.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,470 : 35,151.84 = 14,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,470/35,151.84 = 14,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,470x = 35,151.84 × 14,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,470x = 502,390,097.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,390,097.28/25,470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,724.78

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