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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,413.84, 35,072.21 and 14,083.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,413.84, 35,072.21 and 14,083.31 is: 19,435.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,413.84 : 35,072.21 = 14,083.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,413.84/35,072.21 = 14,083.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,413.84x = 35,072.21 × 14,083.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,413.84x = 493,932,805.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,932,805.82/25,413.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,435.58

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