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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,651, 35,398.38 and 14,473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,651, 35,398.38 and 14,473 is: 19,972.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,651 : 35,398.38 = 14,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,651/35,398.38 = 14,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,651x = 35,398.38 × 14,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,651x = 512,320,753.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,320,753.74/25,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,972.74

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