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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,471.63, 35,150.91 and 14,293.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,471.63, 35,150.91 and 14,293.63 is: 19,725.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,471.63 : 35,150.91 = 14,293.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,471.63/35,150.91 = 14,293.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,471.63x = 35,150.91 × 14,293.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,471.63x = 502,433,925.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,433,925.95/25,471.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,725.24

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