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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,672.72, 35,424.36 and 14,494.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,672.72, 35,424.36 and 14,494.48 is: 20,000.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,672.72 : 35,424.36 = 14,494.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,672.72/35,424.36 = 14,494.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,672.72x = 35,424.36 × 14,494.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,672.72x = 513,457,677.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,457,677.53/25,672.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,000.13

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