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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,383.38, 35,029.06 and 14,205.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,383.38, 35,029.06 and 14,205.38 is: 19,603.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,383.38 : 35,029.06 = 14,205.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,383.38/35,029.06 = 14,205.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,383.38x = 35,029.06 × 14,205.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,383.38x = 497,600,897.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,600,897.68/25,383.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,603.42

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