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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,383.96, 35,029.74 and 14,205.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,383.96, 35,029.74 and 14,205.96 is: 19,604.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,383.96 : 35,029.74 = 14,205.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,383.96/35,029.74 = 14,205.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,383.96x = 35,029.74 × 14,205.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,383.96x = 497,631,085.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,631,085.25/25,383.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,604.15

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