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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,672.62, 35,427.12 and 14,341.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,672.62, 35,427.12 and 14,341.98 is: 19,791.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,672.62 : 35,427.12 = 14,341.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,672.62/35,427.12 = 14,341.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,672.62x = 35,427.12 × 14,341.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,672.62x = 508,095,046.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,095,046.50/25,672.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,791.32

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