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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,414.55, 35,071.12 and 14,083.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,414.55, 35,071.12 and 14,083.75 is: 19,435.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,414.55 : 35,071.12 = 14,083.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,414.55/35,071.12 = 14,083.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,414.55x = 35,071.12 × 14,083.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,414.55x = 493,932,763.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,932,763.41/25,414.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,435.04

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