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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,414.25, 35,071.91 and 14,083.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,414.25, 35,071.91 and 14,083.88 is: 19,435.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,414.25 : 35,071.91 = 14,083.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,414.25/35,071.91 = 14,083.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,414.25x = 35,071.91 × 14,083.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,414.25x = 493,948,326.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,948,326.03/25,414.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,435.88

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