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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,400.86, 35,051.97 and 14,069.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,400.86, 35,051.97 and 14,069.59 is: 19,415.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,400.86 : 35,051.97 = 14,069.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,400.86/35,051.97 = 14,069.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,400.86x = 35,051.97 × 14,069.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,400.86x = 493,166,846.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,166,846.59/25,400.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,415.36

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