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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,623.72, 35,361 and 14,294.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,623.72, 35,361 and 14,294.25 is: 19,726.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,623.72 : 35,361 = 14,294.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,623.72/35,361 = 14,294.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,623.72x = 35,361 × 14,294.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,623.72x = 505,458,974.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,458,974.25/25,623.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,726.21

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