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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,473.72, 35,151.66 and 14,295.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,473.72, 35,151.66 and 14,295.48 is: 19,726.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,473.72 : 35,151.66 = 14,295.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,473.72/35,151.66 = 14,295.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,473.72x = 35,151.66 × 14,295.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,473.72x = 502,509,852.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,509,852.50/25,473.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,726.60

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