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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,474.72, 35,153.04 and 14,296.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,474.72, 35,153.04 and 14,296.48 is: 19,727.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,474.72 : 35,153.04 = 14,296.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,474.72/35,153.04 = 14,296.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,474.72x = 35,153.04 × 14,296.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,474.72x = 502,564,733.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,564,733.30/25,474.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,727.98

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