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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,403.63, 35,056.94 and 14,073.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,403.63, 35,056.94 and 14,073.14 is: 19,420.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,403.63 : 35,056.94 = 14,073.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,403.63/35,056.94 = 14,073.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,403.63x = 35,056.94 × 14,073.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,403.63x = 493,361,241.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,361,241.87/25,403.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,420.90

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