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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,472.05, 35,152.44 and 13,987.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,472.05, 35,152.44 and 13,987.42 is: 19,303.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,472.05 : 35,152.44 = 13,987.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,472.05/35,152.44 = 13,987.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,472.05x = 35,152.44 × 13,987.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,472.05x = 491,691,942.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,691,942.30/25,472.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,303.19

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