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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,614.72, 35,348.48 and 14,284.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,614.72, 35,348.48 and 14,284.92 is: 19,713.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,614.72 : 35,348.48 = 14,284.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,614.72/35,348.48 = 14,284.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,614.72x = 35,348.48 × 14,284.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,614.72x = 504,950,208.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,950,208.92/25,614.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,713.28

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