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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,392.78, 35,041.96 and 14,214.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,392.78, 35,041.96 and 14,214.78 is: 19,616.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,392.78 : 35,041.96 = 14,214.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,392.78/35,041.96 = 14,214.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,392.78x = 35,041.96 × 14,214.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,392.78x = 498,113,752.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,113,752.17/25,392.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,616.35

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