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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,407.08, 35,062.82 and 14,229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,407.08, 35,062.82 and 14,229.16 is: 19,636.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,407.08 : 35,062.82 = 14,229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,407.08/35,062.82 = 14,229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,407.08x = 35,062.82 × 14,229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,407.08x = 498,914,475.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,914,475.83/25,407.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,636.83

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