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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,399.74, 35,051.61 and 14,069.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,399.74, 35,051.61 and 14,069.24 is: 19,415.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,399.74 : 35,051.61 = 14,069.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,399.74/35,051.61 = 14,069.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,399.74x = 35,051.61 × 14,069.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,399.74x = 493,149,338.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,149,338.22/25,399.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,415.53

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