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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,381.54, 35,027.67 and 14,203.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,381.54, 35,027.67 and 14,203.54 is: 19,601.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,381.54 : 35,027.67 = 14,203.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,381.54/35,027.67 = 14,203.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,381.54x = 35,027.67 × 14,203.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,381.54x = 497,516,911.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,516,911.95/25,381.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,601.53

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