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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,725.92, 35,503.13 and 14,394.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,725.92, 35,503.13 and 14,394.73 is: 19,865.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,725.92 : 35,503.13 = 14,394.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,725.92/35,503.13 = 14,394.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,725.92x = 35,503.13 × 14,394.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,725.92x = 511,057,970.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,057,970.50/25,725.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,865.49

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