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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,406.33, 35,057.24 and 14,073.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,406.33, 35,057.24 and 14,073.02 is: 19,418.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,406.33 : 35,057.24 = 14,073.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,406.33/35,057.24 = 14,073.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,406.33x = 35,057.24 × 14,073.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,406.33x = 493,361,169.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,361,169.30/25,406.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,418.83

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