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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,414.21, 35,072.96 and 14,084.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,414.21, 35,072.96 and 14,084.94 is: 19,437.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,414.21 : 35,072.96 = 14,084.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,414.21/35,072.96 = 14,084.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,414.21x = 35,072.96 × 14,084.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,414.21x = 494,000,466.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,000,466.80/25,414.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,437.96

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