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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,414.74, 35,073.74 and 14,083.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,414.74, 35,073.74 and 14,083.99 is: 19,436.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,414.74 : 35,073.74 = 14,083.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,414.74/35,073.74 = 14,083.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,414.74x = 35,073.74 × 14,083.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,414.74x = 493,978,203.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,978,203.42/25,414.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,436.68

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