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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,472.72, 35,150.28 and 14,294.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,472.72, 35,150.28 and 14,294.48 is: 19,725.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,472.72 : 35,150.28 = 14,294.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,472.72/35,150.28 = 14,294.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,472.72x = 35,150.28 × 14,294.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,472.72x = 502,454,974.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,454,974.45/25,472.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,725.22

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