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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,382.54, 35,029.05 and 14,204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,382.54, 35,029.05 and 14,204.54 is: 19,602.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,382.54 : 35,029.05 = 14,204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,382.54/35,029.05 = 14,204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,382.54x = 35,029.05 × 14,204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,382.54x = 497,571,541.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,571,541.89/25,382.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,602.91

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