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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,374.96, 35,017.02 and 14,043.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,374.96, 35,017.02 and 14,043.54 is: 19,379.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,374.96 : 35,017.02 = 14,043.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,374.96/35,017.02 = 14,043.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,374.96x = 35,017.02 × 14,043.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,374.96x = 491,762,921.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,762,921.05/25,374.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,379.85

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