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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,406.83, 35,057.92 and 14,073.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,406.83, 35,057.92 and 14,073.52 is: 19,419.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,406.83 : 35,057.92 = 14,073.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,406.83/35,057.92 = 14,073.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,406.83x = 35,057.92 × 14,073.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,406.83x = 493,388,338.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,388,338.28/25,406.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,419.52

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