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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,672, 35,427.36 and 14,494

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,672, 35,427.36 and 14,494 is: 20,001.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,672 : 35,427.36 = 14,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,672/35,427.36 = 14,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,672x = 35,427.36 × 14,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,672x = 513,484,155.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,484,155.84/25,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,001.72

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