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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,411.24, 35,062.98 and 14,231.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,411.24, 35,062.98 and 14,231.08 is: 19,636.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,411.24 : 35,062.98 = 14,231.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,411.24/35,062.98 = 14,231.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,411.24x = 35,062.98 × 14,231.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,411.24x = 498,984,073.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,984,073.42/25,411.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,636.35

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