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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,474.62, 35,155.11 and 14,296.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,474.62, 35,155.11 and 14,296.62 is: 19,729.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,474.62 : 35,155.11 = 14,296.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,474.62/35,155.11 = 14,296.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,474.62x = 35,155.11 × 14,296.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,474.62x = 502,599,248.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,599,248.73/25,474.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,729.41

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