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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,383.72, 35,029.58 and 14,054

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,383.72, 35,029.58 and 14,054 is: 19,394.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,383.72 : 35,029.58 = 14,054 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,383.72/35,029.58 = 14,054/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,383.72x = 35,029.58 × 14,054
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,383.72x = 492,305,717.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,305,717.32/25,383.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,394.55

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