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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,709.48, 35,479.92 and 14,224.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,709.48, 35,479.92 and 14,224.54 is: 19,630.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,709.48 : 35,479.92 = 14,224.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,709.48/35,479.92 = 14,224.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,709.48x = 35,479.92 × 14,224.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,709.48x = 504,685,541.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,685,541.24/25,709.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,630.33

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